Brighton lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Kaoru Mitoma injury update

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler will be forced into an attacking change for Tuesday's Premier League match against Chelsea at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls came from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening, but their point came at a cost, as both Diego Gomez and his replacement Kaoru Mitoma were forced off.

Gomez left the field in tears after suffering an apparent knee injury in the first half - tears that suggested his World Cup hopes could be in jeopardy - while Mitoma was withdrawn with cramp in the closing stages.

Hurzeler unsurprisingly had no firm information on either player's problem at full time, but he has now confirmed that Gomez is definitely sidelined, whereas Mitoma should be available.

Georginio Rutter has put himself in the frame to replace Gomez after his late leveller against Tottenham, as has Mitoma, who could take Jack Hinshelwood's spot in the final third.

Brighton memorably took down Chelsea 3-1 in September at Stamford Bridge, where Danny Welbeck bagged a brace, and the veteran striker now boasts a terrific seven goal involvements from eight Premier League appearances against Chelsea for the Seagulls.

From attacking blows to defensive boosts, Lewis Dunk has served a two-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards, and the skipper should replace Olivier Boscagli in the backline.

Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:

Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Gross, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

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