During the pre-season, Mauricio Pochettino will maintain a cautious approach in managing his Chelsea team.
Chelsea Vs friendly: Who will win the match?
At midnight BST on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Chelsea will be facing Brighton in a pre-season friendly match, featuring two teams from the Premier League, which adds an extra element of excitement to the encounter.
Under the leadership of the Argentine, the Blues began their campaign with a successful performance, securing a 5-0 win against Wrexham. However, Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls will present a significantly more challenging opponent for them.
Undoubtedly, the influence of Moises Caicedo is a significant aspect that cannot be overlooked.
The player who Chelsea is highly interested in signing this summer and has received offers from Stamford Bridge is expected to participate in a match in Philadelphia. It will be intriguing to observe his performance against the team he may potentially join in the future.
Pochettino has acknowledged that the team lacks depth in the attacking department, limiting his ability to make significant alterations.
One potential substitution for Nicolas Jackson could be Christopher Nknuku, while Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, and Ben Chilwell are also viable choices to begin the match. Trevoh Chalobah’s availability is uncertain due to an Achilles strain he suffered earlier this week, while Reece James, despite being with the team, is unlikely to participate.
Caicedo has been reintegrated into the Brighton team and there is a possibility of him making an appearance.