February 14th 2025.
Christopher Nkunku, a rising star for Chelsea, is set to step into the spotlight in their upcoming Premier League match against Brighton. Unfortunately, their top scorer Nicolas Jackson will be out of commission until April due to a hamstring injury sustained in their previous game against West Ham. With their other striker, Marc Guiu, also unavailable, Nkunku is hoping to prove his worth despite rumors that he wanted to leave the club in January. However, he had a disappointing performance in their last match, which resulted in a loss to Brighton in the FA Cup.
But this time, Chelsea has a chance for redemption as they face Brighton once again, this time in the Premier League. Reece James, who was rested in their previous match, will be available for the showdown at the Amex. Enzo Maresca, the team's coach, has also revealed that Filip Jorgensen will start in goal instead of Robert Sanchez, making him their number one goalkeeper. However, Chelsea is still missing key players such as Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, and Mykhailo Mudryk, who is currently provisionally suspended.
On the other hand, Brighton is also facing their own injury concerns. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Solly March will not be available for their match against Chelsea. Pervis Estupinan is also ruled out, and Lewis Dunk is a doubt due to a rib injury sustained in their previous match against Chelsea. As a result, Adam Webster and Tariq Lamptey are expected to start in their place.
As both teams prepare for this crucial match, it is worth noting that Brighton is looking to bounce back from a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in their last Premier League game. Meanwhile, Chelsea is hoping to build on their previous win against West Ham. With Chelsea currently sitting in fourth place, they are unable to overtake third-placed Forest with a win, but they are hoping to extend their two-point lead over Manchester City and Newcastle United, who are currently in fifth and sixth place respectively.
Based on Opta's Supercomputer, Chelsea has a 41.1% chance of winning against Brighton. However, the Seagulls have proven to be a tough opponent, as they are unbeaten in their last three home games against top-four teams. It will surely be a close and exciting match, with a narrow victory for Chelsea being the most likely outcome.
For those who are eager to catch the action, the Brighton vs Chelsea match will kick off at 8pm on Friday, February 14. It will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV. Will Chelsea be able to redeem themselves, or will Brighton continue their unbeaten streak against top-four teams? Only time will tell.
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