Is Chelsea vs Brighton on TV today? Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Garnacho hoping for a chance to start today (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are set for a spell without Cole Palmer with a defensive crisis also disrupting their plans ahead of their clash with Brighton at Stamford Bridge today.

With Levi Colwill already sidelined with a long-term knee injury, the Blues will be without Tosin Adarabioyo until mid-October. Wesley Fofana will also miss the next three games due to concussion protocols.

Trevoh Chalobah is expected to be joined by Josh Acheampong at the heart of defence this afternoon and possibly for games against Benfica and Liverpool next week.

After returning off the bench with a goal against Brentford, Palmer started his first game since the opening day of the season in the Champions League against Bayern Munich last week.

He was on the score sheet again that night, keeping his place in the starting XI against Manchester United on Saturday evening before the chaos erupted.

With Robert Sanchez sent off and Estevao Willian and Pedro Neto hooked early on as part of a tactical reshuffle, Palmer also made way after 21 minutes.

The groin problem Palmer has been dealing with since the summer forced the change with the England international sitting out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City – a game he would have likely been rested for anyway.

Palmer’s groin injury has been a problem (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have been managing the issue carefully but a latest setback means he has been pulled out of the firing line with the Blues planning to rest him for the next three weeks at least.

Elsewhere, Marc Guiu is being assessed with Liam Delap and Dario Essugo ruled out until November and January respectively.

Facundo Buonanotte is in the frame to replace Palmer but he is is ineligible to face his parent club today.

Sanchez is suspended this weekend (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea XI to face Brighton – Metro prediction

Injuries and Buonanotte’s unavailability mean Chelsea’s attacking options suddenly look a little short.

One option Maresca could consider is using Enzo Fernandez in the no10 role with Andrey Santos available to come into midfield.

Chelsea vs Brighton TV channel and kick-off time

Chelsea vs Brighton takes place on Saturday 27 September with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.

Given that kick-off slot, the match won’t be available to watch live in the UK. You can however follow all the action with Metro’s live blog.

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