Four consecutive victories in the Premier League have propelled Chelsea into a strong position for European qualification as Mauricio Pochettino's side finishes the season on a high note. Despite a rocky start, the young Blues have shown resilience, heading into the final day with back-to-back away wins.
Christopher Nkunku returned to the scoresheet against Brighton, aiming to conclude his injury-marred debut season at Chelsea on a positive note.
The 26-year-old, with three league goals from just two starts, hopes for a spot in the starting XI, although he will miss Euro 2024, having been excluded from the French squad for the tournament.
Meanwhile, Cole Palmer scored his 22nd Premier League goal of the season against Brighton. The 21-year-old is second only to Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race, with only Didier Drogba and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink having scored more goals for Chelsea in a Premier League season.
Thiago Silva is poised to make his final appearance for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before joining Brazilian club Fluminense this summer.
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According to Sports Mole, Nkunku is not fully fit for 90 minutes but is expected to feature in some capacity against Bournemouth.
Carney Chukwuemeka has returned to team training after recovering from a knee injury, though a start on Sunday is unlikely.
Thiago Silva is anticipated to either start or come on as a substitute in his final match for Chelsea.
Raheem Sterling could also be recalled to start in attack, joining Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson.