Roberto De Zerbi is expected to make a number of changes once more for the third round clash as he carefully manages his squad through a difficult period of fixtures.
The Seagulls are third in the Premier League and last Sunday they enjoyed a 3-1 win against Bournemouth, while this Saturday they travel to Aston Villa, who beat tonight's opponents Chelsea 1-0 last Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea could field former Brighton players Moises Caicedo, Rob Sanchez and Marc Cucurella for this one, while ex-Blues Tariq Lamptey and Billy Gilmour may line-up for the Seagulls. De Zerbi said: “He [Gilmour] is becoming one important player but there is no doubt we have to help the new players come inside. [Mo] Dahoud is improving but we have to give him match time. To understand our idea is not so easy and especially midfielders they need time.”
Here's how Albion could line-up at Stamford Bridge...
5. Tariq Lamptey - LB
Expect to see the ex-Chelsea man on the left flank at Stamford Bridge Photo: GLYN KIRK
6. Carlos Baleba - CM
The £25m arrival from Lille could be in line for his first start Photo: Eddie Keogh
7. Mo Dahoud - CM
The German could start ahead of ex-Chelsea man Billy Gilmour Photo: Steve Bardens
8. Facundo Buonanotte - RW
I expect Solly March to be rested ahead of the Villa match, with Facundo Buonanotte starting on the right flank Photo: Adam Hunger