- Marc Cucurella Out of Chelsea's Next Match After Fifth Booking
- Defender Marc Cucurella's Absence and Reece James' Dismissal: Chelsea's Defensive Concerns
Chelsea's defensive lineup will suffer a setback in their upcoming match against Brighton as Marc Cucurella will be sidelined due to his recent booking for dissent during the Blues' loss to Newcastle. The Spanish defender's fifth yellow card of the season rules him out of facing his former club next week in the Premier League fixture.
The absence of Cucurella compounds Chelsea's defensive worries, with Reece James also set to miss the upcoming fixture after receiving two yellow cards and subsequent dismissal in the same game against Newcastle. With both full-backs unavailable, Pochettino faces a defensive reshuffle.
The recent game against Newcastle witnessed Alexander Isak's 13th-minute goal countered by Raheem Sterling before the Magpies dominated the second half. Goals from Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton followed by Anthony Gordon's strike sealed Chelsea's fate after being reduced to ten men due to James' expulsion.
Chelsea's 4-1 defeat to Newcastle has kept them lingering in the bottom half of the Premier League table, currently sitting in the 11th position. This loss further emphasizes their need to regroup defensively and improve their overall performance in subsequent matches.
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