Chelsea Confirmed Lineup vs Brighton: Fabregas starts; Morata returns to starting lineup

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Alvaro Morata returns to the starting lineup for Chelsea as the Blues host Brighton & Hove Albion on Boxing Day.

Antonio Conte reinstates a natural forward upfront, with Alvaro Morata returning to full fitness. But, the match also sees Conte revert to a 3-5-2 with Eden Hazard the other striker and three midfielders – Fabregas, Bakayoko, Kante – to provide more stability.

Ethan Ampadu makes the bench.

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