Maresca: Madueke will be out for a "while" with hamstring problem

Chelsea suffered a fresh injury blow as Noni Madueke was forced off during the 3-0 loss to Brighton with a hamstring problem.

Enzo Maresca is already without a recognised striker after losing Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu to injury.

And it looks like Madueke could also be joining them in spending some time on the sidelines after limping off on Friday night.

The 22-year-old winger pulled up holding the back of his leg, before being replaced by Jadon Sancho after 21 minutes.

Speaking in his press conference after the game, Maresca confirmed Madueke would be out for a "while" with a hamstring problem.

He said: "Noni, unfortunately it is a hamstring problem, so he will be out for a while."

Defender Malo Gusto also limped off but the Chelsea boss confirmed he was "okay".