Chelsea could be all clear to play Nicolas Jackson against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, as they look to exploit a lesser-known loophole.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have made a poor start to the 2023-24 season so far, winning just one game in the Premier League against Luton Town, losing three and drawing the other two.
They take on the Seagulls in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, but had seemed hamstrung by the absence of two key stars, with Jackson picking up his fifth yellow of the season and Malo Gusto shown a red last time out.