Team News: Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Two Premier League sides in contrasting form face off in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, with struggling Chelsea hosting high-flying Brighton & Hove Albion.

Occupying 14th place in the table, Chelsea trail third-placed Brighton by 10 points after six games, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

CHELSEA vs. BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

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CHELSEA

Out: Reece James (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Wesley Fofana (knee), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Marcus Bettinelli (unspecified), Malo Gusto (suspended)

Doubtful: Noni Madueke (muscle), Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Trevoh Chalobah (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Gallagher; Palmer, Fernandez, Sterling; Broja

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

Out: Julio Enciso (knee), Jakub Moder (knee)

Doubtful: James Milner (muscle), Pascal Gross (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Steele; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Lallana, Gilmour; March, Fati, Mitoma; Pedro

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.