Chelsea team news leak Brighton match under investigation as club probe alleged social media post revealing Palmer and João Pedro absences before game

Chelsea have reportedly opened enquiries following another alleged team news leak ahead of their Premier League clash against Brighton on Tuesday.

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Leak Emerges Over Chelsea Line-Up for Brighton Fixture controversy emerged after screenshots circulating on social media platform 𝕏 suggested that Cole Palmer and João Pedro would both miss the fixture a claim later confirmed when both players were absent from the official lineup.

The post, allegedly linked to the barber of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, claimed both players were injured, although the authenticity of the message remains unverified.

The account has since been deleted.

Chelsea have not publicly denied the report, according to BBC Sport, and are said to be treating the matter seriously as part of an ongoing internal review.

It marks the third reported leak since manager Liam Rosenior took charge, with previous incidents also occurring ahead of key matches, including Champions League fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite the recurring issue, Rosenior has previously stated that such leaks have been addressed internally and were not driven by any malicious intent within the squad.

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Chelsea, currently seventh in the Premier League, now turn their attention to Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley Stadium.