Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
23′ Jorrel Hato has started this game brightly, and steps in to make a great challenge on Georginio Rutter as Brighton come forward.
Chelsea have looked composed at the back so far, and just need to get Reece James more involved in attacks going forward to break the deadlock.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
20′ Pedro Neto and Estevao have swapped wings here, with the Brazilian having a go down the left now.
As Estevao looks to run down the left, he’s shoved to the ground off the ball and looks to be running off a slight knock.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
18′ Brighton have got a free-kick on the left-hand side, and their fans have started chanting ‘hallelujah’.
It’s crossed straight into the gloves of Robert Sanchez though, which will have Chelsea fans thanking the lord.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
15′ Two chances for Chelsea here, and Estevao is causing all sorts of problems.
The Brazilian had Stamford Bridge on their feet when he nutmegged Ferdi Kadioglu on the right and drove towards goal at pace, though his effort was blocked.
He had another chance moments later after a good link-up with Joao Pedro, though his eventual shot was blocked again.
Estevao has been Chelsea’s biggest threat against Brighton so far
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
10′ A smart little free-kick from Chelsea, as the ball is backheeled into the path of Reece James.
The Blues’ captain curls an effort from the left-hand side, which looks as though it’s destined for the top corner, but Bart Verbruggen dives and denies him.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
‘8 A shaky moment from Robert Sanchez there, as his pass out from the back meets a Brighton player in a dangerous position.
Fortunately for Chelsea, it can’t be controlled and the Blues escape down the other end of the pitch.
Joao Pedro finds Estevao, before the ball makes it’s way to Enzo Fernandez, and he is fouled on the edge of the box.
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