Brighton vs Chelsea final injury update as 12 ruled out and 2 doubts
A look at the final injury updates ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brighton on Friday night.
Chelsea return to action tonight, on Friday night, taking on Brighton in the Premier League after losing to the Seagulls in the FA Cup last weekend. The Blues are currently in control of a top four spot, but that could change quickly with the likes of Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United all lurking.
Brighton are 10th currently, and they will want to make up ground on the final European spot over the coming weeks. In the meantime. we have rounded up all the injury news surrounding the two teams.
Igor Julio - Out
Hurzeler has confirmed: “Igor Julio is out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury that needed surgery. It's a really big thing.”
Jason Steele - Out
Steele will be out until the spring after having shoulder surgery.
Ferdi Kadioglu - Out
Kadioglu won’t make it back for this one, expected to return from his ankle injury next weekend.
James Milner - Out
Milner has a hamstring injury that has kept him out for a couple of months. He should be back next week or the week after.
Pervis Estupinan - Out
Estupinan is back training, but this one comes too soon.
Solly March - Out
March will be out for another week or so, with Hurzeler saying last week: “Solly is doing his rebab; he is also doing quite good, so hopefully, he will be back soon.” March has since returned to training, but this one comes too soon.
Mats Wieffer - Doubt
Wieffer could be in contention after a hamstring issue, but Hurzeler has said: “We have to see how training goes today.”
Lewis Dunk - Doubt
Dunk is a fresh doubt with a back injury. Hurzeler said in his press conference: “We have to see if he can train today but I am not sure if he will be ready for the game tomorrow.”
Romeo Lavia - Out
Maresca has said of Lavia amid his hamstring injury: “Like Nico, it could be after the international break.”
Benoit Badiashile - Out
The same applies for Badiashile as he looks to return from a hamstring issue of his own.
Wesley Fofana - Out
Fofana is close to a return, but this one will come a little too soon. Maresca said: “Wesley Fofana needs two or three weeks to be 100% fit with us. He started with us a few days ago. He needs two or three weeks. It is a good feeling that he is back with us.”
Reece James - Fit
Maresca has confirmed: Reece is okay. Against Brighton in the cup, it was planned to give him a rest. He had some rest in the last days but he is available.”
Nicolas Jackson - Out
Maresca has said of Jackson’s hamstring issue: “We knew it was a muscular problem but not how important it was. His reaction was good so we didn't think it was a big injury. Unfortunately he had the scan and it is an important one - he will be out for six to eight weeks.”
Marc Guiu - Out
Maresca has said: “Marc Guiu will be out for a while.”
Omari Kellyman - Out
Kellyman remains out with a long-term hamstring issue.
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