Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brighton, Jorrel Hato starts

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September 27, 2025 14:17 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up for today’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are winless in their last two league outings and will be aiming to end the streak against the Seagulls this afternoon.

Ahead of the game, Maresca has made several changes from the 2-1 win over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup third round.

Robert Sanchez returns in goal after serving a one-game suspension.

Reece James starts at right-back with Marc Cucurella on the opposite end. With Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out with injuries, Trevoh Chalobah will be partnered by Jorrel Hato in central defence.

Andrey Santos and Moises Caicedo start in the centre of the park with Enzo Fernandez operating in the number 10 role. Cole Palmer has been ruled out for the next few weeks with a groin issue.

In the final third, Pedro Neto and Estevao Willian have got the nod on either side of Joao Pedro, who will lead the Blues’ attack.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brighton: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Estevao, Enzo, Pedro Neto; Joao Pedro.