Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler confirmed they will be without star striker Joao Pedro for Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Pedro injured his ankle in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest after he was clattered by Morgan Gibbs-White in the closing stages of a fiery clash.
"This tackle, of course, you can see it on television," said Hurzeler speaking in his press conference ahead of Chelsea. "But you have to see it on the pitch – how hard it was, the dynamic of it. The TV can't give you the right dynamic of what happens in real life. It was a hard tackle for me. Joao had some problems after the game.
"He still has some problems. You have to go week by week with him. But I don't think that he will be an option for the weekend."
Here's Albion's predicted XI without Joao Pedro:
9. Simon Adingra - RW
A very close call here but Adingra could get the nod ahead of Yankuba Minteh once again. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
10. Evan Ferguson - A
The Ireland international could make his first PL start ahead of Georginio Rutter in place of of the injured Joao Pedro. Photo: Paul Hazlewood
11. Kaoru Mitoma - LW
The Japan international looks back to best and will be key if Brighton are get anything from the Bridge. Photo: Paul Hazlewood
12. Danny Welbeck - A
The experienced front-runner is expected to lead the line at Chelsea. He has three goals already to his name this term. Photo: Eddie Keogh