Ahead of Sunday’s Stamford Bridge clash, Chelsea handed injury boost Xabi Alonso confirmed key personnel are returning to contention to face Brighton. Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda have resumed training, while Moises Caicedo is being assessed.
Chelsea Handed Injury Boost Xabi Alonso Welcomes Trio
Supporters checking the Chelsea vs Brighton Predicted Lineups and FPL Team will note Chelsea’s growing depth. Alonso confirmed “No issues.” regarding Colwill and Quenda’s availability after Thursday’s cup victory.
Colwill and Caicedo Fitness Updates
Alonso remains cautious with Colwill’s minutes, explaining: “With Levi, we know three games in a week after the injury, missing a period, he needs to take the right steps, we don’t want to push him too much. So he feels comfortable.” Regarding Caicedo, Alonso added: “He is hopefully training tomorrow, we are hopeful he can be involved.”
Fabian Hürzeler’s Mounting Injury List Ahead of Stamford Bridge
Conversely, Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler contends with significant selection headaches. Jack Hinshelwood sustained a knock, leaving the jack hinshelwood position vacant alongside Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, and Yankuba Minteh.
Midfield Contrast Ahead of Sunday’s Bout
Hürzeler noted: “He had a small issue in training yesterday,” adding: “We have to go with him day by day. I can’t give a clear schedule of when he will be back.” While Chelsea rotated in midweek, Brighton’s key midfielders endured full shifts on Thursday.
