Chelsea played Brighton and Hove Albion in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Saturday, September 17, in the absence of the Blues' clash with Liverpool, football.london understands. The west Londoners were set to welcome Jurgen Klopp's side to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, September 18, but the Premier League clash was postponed and rescheduled for a later date due to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday.
It's understood that those who featured midweek in the Champions League bout against RB Salzburg didn't appear at the Amex Stadium where the game was played. Chelsea won 2-1, with both goals coming from Carney Chukwuemeka, who is yet to make his debut for the club since joining from Aston Villa in the summer for a deal worth £20million.
The 18-year-old will likely have impressed on the south coast, handing Graham Potter food for thought when Chelsea's midfield is facing an increasingly uncertain future. Jorginho and N'Golo Kante each see their deals expire next summer, with Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all set to leave via a free transfer the following year.
