Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea's quest for Champions League football sees them host relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday night.

The Blues needed a dramatic and controversial late show against Cardiff City to keep within touching distance of the top four on Sunday, with just one point now separating them from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

Pressure continues to grow on manager Maurizio Sarri, though, and anything less than a midweek win at Stamford Bridge will only raise more questions over his future at the club.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of the contest.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: April 8 (vs. West Ham United)

Marcos Alonso has struggled with his form this season and will now spend a short spell on the sidelines due to a minor hamstring strain. The Spaniard could be back for Monday's meeting with West Ham but will not be in contention for Wednesday.

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Status: Slight doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: April 3 (vs. Brighton)

Davide Zappacosta has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March 14, but he is expected to be available for the visit of Brighton.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Back Possible return date: Unknown

Ethan Ampadu has not featured since March 1 and remains absent due to a back injury, although he has not yet made a Premier League appearance this season.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Marco van Ginkel has not played for Chelsea since 2013 and is unlikely to ever do so again. Having spent most of his Blues career out on loan, the midfielder is currently sidelined by a serious knee injury.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.