Something went faulty, please try on again later. Do n’t miss a rumor, headline or opinion from the Blues – signboard improving to the Chelsea newsletter for free Chelsea fans are glad to see Marcos Alonso omitted from the line-up as Thomas Tuchel has experimented in the wing-back positions, with Liverpool up following in the Premier League after the Brighton bet on. Alonso, 31, has been a pillar in the team since Ben Chilwell ‘s season ending injury that the first choice picked up in the 4-0 Juventus succeed in the Champions League.

Since then, the Spaniard has failed to impress enough – despite the much improved performance against Aston Villa in the stopping point Premier League regular – prompt strong links to a electric potential Lucas Digne loan swoop ahead of the January transfer window. It ‘s concern to see director Tuchel experiment in the wing-back situation with Liverpool on the horizon in a game that is viewed as must-win on both sides, with Manchester City threatening to pull away from the chasing compact in the title race. Alonso being omitted from the xi on this occasion is nothing more than the fact that the 31-year-old is being rested on this occasion, football.london understands. But possibly there ‘s more of a tactical component to that position, with the possibility that Reece James and Christian Pulisic ‘s footstep could be used to stop Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah at the weekend. Alonso could have problems dealing with Salah, so tonight ‘s line-up may offer a pointer to how Chelsea could line up against Jurgen Klopp ‘s side on Sunday. It ‘s surely a decision that has gone down well with the Chelsea congregation .

Marcos Alonso has been left out of the Chelsea starting XI to play Brighton
@MbantzF tweeted : ‘No Alonso = Advantage chelsea. ‘ @assahwayofalcao is happy : ‘Tuchel ultimately had enough with Alonso at LWB ?

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‘W. ‘ @Harribal95042870 reckons this is only a tactical decisiveness for tonight : ‘Tuchel saw Alonso will be up against Lamptey and said ‘Nah fam not nowadays. ‘ @CFCHash reckons : ‘Alonso finished. ‘ elsewhere, Lukaku is actually starting in this gameweek 20 repair, despite Tuchel ‘s holocene admission of the belgian not being able to complete 90 minutes ahead of the Aston Villa gain. His two goal contributions, coupled with the fact that he must be ready for tonight ‘s fixture, has resulted in a positivist decision on his behalf. Who should Chelsea look to keep, loan or sell this January? Have your say from the options below ‘

Full Chelsea line-up to face Brighton (3-4-3): Mendy ; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger ; James, Pulisic ; Jorginho, Kovacic ; Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Lukaku. You can follow populate coverage of Chelsea vs Brighton on football.london here .