Chelsea weigh Enzo sale as Jackson joins Aston Villa
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan has started brightly at West Brom, recording 4 goals and 2 assists since his summer move for an initial £1.3m.
Graham Potter said he has no regrets over leaving Brighton for Chelsea, despite being booed at the Amex and sacked after seven months at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea face bogey side Brighton after five defeats in eight league meetings. Alonso’s back three, plus Rogers and Welbeck, could help end the poor run.
Mykhailo Mudryk is pushing for a Leeds loan, but Chelsea are unconvinced he would get enough minutes and may wait for a better move.
Chelsea have confirmed Nicolas Jackson’s £65m permanent move to Aston Villa, ending a three-year spell in which he scored 30 goals in 81 appearances.
With Chelsea's 3-0 lead over Brighton cut to 3-2, Xabi Alonso made four changes, including Caicedo and James, and the reshuffle quickly restored control.
Frank Lampard said he would take Didier Drogba at Coventry, praising the former Chelsea striker’s goals, presence and habit of stepping up in decisive moments.
Chelsea's attack keeps firing, with early goals against Brighton extending a rare scoring feat, but they have now conceded in 18 straight Premier League games.
Chelsea are tipped to keep Alonso’s 3-4-3 against Brighton, with Caicedo returning, James in midfield and Palmer, Joao Pedro and Rogers leading the attack.
Moises Caicedo came off the bench against Brighton but limped off after about 20 minutes, leaving the Chelsea midfielder in tears in a potential injury blow.
Chelsea host Brighton aiming to end three straight defeats in this fixture. Alonso could recall Caicedo, while Enzo Fernandez is unlikely to feature amid Manchester City interest.
Chelsea have signed Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, with the Argentina keeper set to challenge Robert Sanchez after scrutiny over his error in the 3-2 win at Fulham.
Chelsea are still prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £120m despite their deadline passing, but want a midfield replacement first, with Lamine Camara targeted.
