Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Chelsea welcome Fabian Hurzeler's side to Stamford Bridge in their first home game since August 30 following a run of four consecutive away games in all competitions.

Purely based on the numbers, Chelsea’s nerves over Palmer’s injury absence should be eased. They have won 14 of their 17 matches without him since the 23-year-old’s debut on September 2, 2023. The Blues have been victorious in all three matches they have played without him this term, beating West Ham United, Fulham and, most recently, Lincoln City.