Chelsea could be without seven players for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman (both hamstring), Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile (both thigh) all remain unavailable for selection, although the latter is believed to be closing in on a return.
Nicolas Jackson (hamstring) and Marc Guiu (groin) both picked up injuries in Chelsea's 2-1 comeback victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Monday and have emerged as doubts for this weekend's contest.
The potential absence of both players could see Christopher Nkunku handed a start up front, while Cole Palmer, who scored four goals in Chelsea's 4-2 top-flight win over Brighton earlier this season, will likely continue in the number 10 role.
Pedro Neto came on as a substitute to score the equaliser in the Blues' win over West Ham and he will be pushing for a recall on either flank ahead of Noni Madueke or Jadon Sancho, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who has struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca throughout this season, will hope to get the nod in midfield ahead of either Moises Caicedo or Enzo Fernandez.
Malo Gusto will likely replace Reece James at right-back, but Marc Cucurella may continue on the left side of a back four. Trevoh Chalobah and Josh Acheampong, meanwhile, will battle with Tosin Adarabioyo and Levi Colwill for a start at centre-back as Filip Jorgensen bids to retain his spot between the sticks ahead of mistake-prone Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea possible starting lineup: Jorgensen; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Nkunku
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Oliver Thomas
