The Seagulls knocked Enzo Maresca’s side out of the FA Cup last weekend and the Blues will be out for revenge, particularly as it could be a key game in the battle for Champions League qualification.
Still, with Manchester City, Newcastle and the rest of the chasing pack not in action until Saturday, this is a chance for Chelsea to solidify their place in the top four.
There has been a further blow with the news that Nicolas Jackson is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with Chelsea needed Christopher Nkunku to rediscover some form in his absence.
The Blues are back at the Amex Stadium, looking for some sort of revenge after they were dumped out of the FA Cup last weekend by the Seagulls.
Chelsea travel down to Brighton for the second time in the space of a week, though this time in the Premier League.
