Chelsea issue seven-man injury update as Nkunku offers training boost, but fresh Gusto blow

Chelsea have issued a seven-man injury report ahead of their Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.

Mauricio Pochettino‘s side are preparing to face the Seagulls in the capital this weekend and looking to put things right after a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend.

The Chelsea head coach, who as in the stands due to serving a one-match touchline suspension, was extremely critical of his side post-match and slammed the energy and application of his team in the north east.

Chelsea have been back at Cobham this week preparing for Robert De Zerbi and Brighton’s visit to the capital, hoping to get back to winning ways after their three game unbeaten run was brought to an end.

Reece James will be suspended for Sunday’s encounter after being shown a second yellow card against Newcastle United. His likely replacement, Malo Gusto looks set to miss out after the club confirmed he is ‘undergoing his rehabilitation programme’.

Nkunku was involved in training on Friday, however he has been named and is therefore set to miss out and will have to wait a little longer before he returns.

As provided by Chelsea in their injury update report, here is the latest team news to face Brighton & Hove Albion.

Romeo Lavia – progressing with the reconditioning phase of his rehabilitation.

Christopher Nkunku – progressing with the reconditioning phase of his rehabilitation.

Malo Gusto – undergoing his rehabilitation programme.

Trevoh Chalobah – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Ben Chilwell – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Carney Chukwuemeka – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.