Gusto return, Madueke dropped, Nkunku wait - Chelsea lineup Enzo Maresca should pick vs Brighton
Chelsea welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and Enzo Maresca will be keen for his side to continue their fine run of form.
The Blues are undefeated in seven games in all competitions and have scored eight goals in their past two outings. Brighton will be a tricky test for the west Londoners but Maresca is hopeful his side can claim all three points.
"The focus is just about the game. If we are able to win, that is the most important to continue with the momentum," the Italian said in his pre-match press conference.
"This is the only thing. I will be happy to share the three points with the fans at home. This is the most important thing."
Ahead of the clash against Brighton, Maresca has a number of decisions to make regarding his starting XI. Malo Gusto made his return from injury in the 5-0 win over Barrow in the week, while Christopher Nkunku netted a hat-trick against the League Two side and is pushing for a start against Brighton.
With that in mind, football.london's Chelsea writers have come together to have their say on what they would do if they were in Maresca's shoes.
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Bobby Vincent
We are certainly going to see a much different side than the one that beat Barrow on Tuesday. That is for sure.
Robert Sanchez should come back into the team. Filip Jorgensen did well when required in the week but Sanchez is Maresca's first-choice when it comes to the Premier League.
Malo Gusto featured for 45 minutes with Maresca being cautious with the Frenchman's fitness. Gusto, though, is likely to start at Stamford Bridge alongside the likes of Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are expected to return to the team after having a week to prepare for the Brighton clash. Noni Madueke to keep his place in the side despite an encouraging performance from Pedro Neto against Barrow.
Cole Palmer in the middle, with Jadon Sancho to the left of him and Nicolas Jackson ahead. Christopher Nkunku was sensational in midweek but Maresca surely will not drop the in-form Jackson.
Bobby's XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Sam Truelove
With Robert Sanchez looking for a third Premier League clean sheet in a row, I would make just one change to Chelsea's backline. While Tosin Adarabioyo has impressed I would take him out of the side, shift Wesley Fofana back into centre-back and start Malo Gusto.
In midfield I would avoid temptation to start Romeo Lavia and instead go with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Cole Palmer will fancy himself to get on the scoresheet if played in the No.10 role once more.
Jadon Sancho starts for me on the left wing while I would go without Noni Madueke on the right. In the Englishman's place I would start Pedro Neto, who deserves a chance.
Nicolas Jackson is my striker of choice as he is in decent form right now. Christopher Nkunku isn't in bad form himself, though, but will have to settle for a place on the bench this time round.
Sam's XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson