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Thibaut Courtois to Miss Chelsea vs. Brighton with Ankle Injury

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the team's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the Premier League due to an ankle problem.

News of the issue came via Kristof Terreur of Het Laatste Nieuws, although it was noted the injury is not a serious one:

Chelsea later confirmed their XI for the clash on the south coast on their Twitter account, with Willy Caballero taking the Belgian's place:

It's a big blow for the Blues in the short-term, as they will also be without the suspended duo of Pedro and Alvaro Morata at the Amex Stadium.