Sun Feb 09 09:24:40 UTC 2025: ## Six Changes for Chelsea as they Face Brighton in FA Cup Clash
**Brighton, England –** Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made six changes to his starting XI for tonight’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. The Blues are aiming to progress to the fifth round of the competition.
Robert Sanchez starts in goal, shielded by a back four of Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. Moises Caicedo will captain the side from midfield, partnering with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Upfront, Pedro Neto earns a start after his recent substitute appearance, joining Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho. Christopher Nkunku replaces the injured Nicolas Jackson.
The match also marks the first senior squad appearances for academy players Aaron Anselmino and Mathis Amougou, who are named among the substitutes alongside fellow youngster Ishe Samuels-Smith. The full Chelsea starting XI is: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo (c), Dewsbury-Hall; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Nkunku.
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