Chelsea news now today game
Here are the latest Chelsea news and updates on today's game:
Today's Game:
Chelsea FC vs. Brighton & Hove Albion FC
- Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM ET)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Match Preview:
Chelsea looks to bounce back from their midweek Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund as they host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Blues have won just one of their last five league games, and a win today would be crucial in their quest for a top-four finish.
Injury News:
- Reece James is a doubt for today's game after picking up a knock in training.
- Thiago Silva is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing the midweek Champions League game.
- Kai Havertz is a doubt after suffering a minor injury in the Champions League game.
Team News:
- Thomas Tuchel is expected to make changes to his starting lineup after the midweek defeat.
- Mason Mount is likely to start on the left wing, with Christian Pulisic potentially starting on the right.
- Romelu Lukaku is expected to lead the line up front, with Timo Werner providing support.
Recent Form:
- Chelsea: W-D-L-W-L (last 5 games)
- Brighton & Hove Albion: L-W-D-L-W (last 5 games)
Head-to-Head:
- Chelsea has won 14 of the last 20 meetings between the two teams.
- Brighton & Hove Albion has won just 2 of the last 20 meetings.
Prediction:
Chelsea is expected to win today's game, but Brighton & Hove Albion has shown they can cause an upset on their day. A 2-1 win for Chelsea is the predicted score.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis of the game!