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

Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with 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.



CHELSEA'S INJURY LIST

Marcos Alonso

Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea on January 2, 2019© Reuters

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.



Davide Zappacosta

Davide Zappacosta in action for Chelsea in the Europa League on October 25, 2018© Reuters

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.


Ethan Ampadu

Ethan Ampadu in action for Chelsea on January 5, 2019© Reuters

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.


Marco van Ginkel

Marco van Ginkel during a Netherlands training session in March 2016© Reuters

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'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.


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