Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup game - Blues facing shortage of strikers for trip to Seagulls

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game at Brighton (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: On Nicolas Jackson's injury: "Nico is better [than he was].

Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is expected to miss the FA Cup fourth-round match at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday after suffering a leg abductor injury. Guiu sustained the problem during added time of Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham after coming on as a substitute in the second half to help turn the game around.

West Ham on Monday signed Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan until the end of the season.Seeing the stadium and being here today, I've got a very good feeling," Ferguson told West Ham TV. "I can see and know how big West Ham United is.

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson reunites with former boss Graham Potter after completing loan move to West Ham for remainder of season; Ferguson made his return from injury for the last 17 minutes of S

The Republic of Ireland international has joined on loan craving game time and should thrive under a familiar coaching setup