Chelsea vs Brighton: Match preview, stats and predicted line-up.
Chelsea summer series is set to enter its second game where they face Brighton and Hove Albion in preseason friendlies preparation ahead of new premier league season. The two teams have been having outstanding performances when they meet in the Premier league and have had a connection in transfer matters where they have switched player and coaches. Chelsea and Brighton have played each other a total of 14 games. In these meetings Chelsea have won 6 times and have scored 23 goals in this meetings. Brighton have managed to win 3 times and have scored 15 goals. However the two teams have recorded 5 draws. Chelsea biggest win was 4-1 while Brighton biggest win was 4-0.
This match will be played 2300hrs UK time at Lincoln Financial field in Philadephia and the referee will be R. Jones. After the return of all Chelsea players named by Pochettino in this US tour here is the predicted line-up for Chelsea. Kepa, Chilwell, Colwill, T.Silva, Gusto the midfield will be Enzo, Santos, Nkunku, Sterling, Gallagher in front line Jackson will stand as the striker. The predicted line-up will be 4-2-3-1.
The new faces Reece James will probably make his appearance in the second half as he arrived yesterday and trained with the squad. The squad will be rotated at any time of the game in order to give every player a chance as Pochettino is still looking for his 26 man squad to work with and probably come up with his first 11. Will Chelsea continue with their impressive run under Pochettino against Brighton?