According to Simon Johnson, Marc Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer for €6million (£5.1m), is expected to be ruled out of the upcoming FA Cup game as a precaution after sustaining a leg abductor injury. Guiu, who was brought on as a substitute to help turn around the match against West Ham, stretched awkwardly while trying to convert Pedro Neto’s cutback and required treatment from Chelsea’s physios. Despite initially assuring manager Enzo Maresca that he was fine, subsequent tests have revealed ongoing discomfort in his upper leg. As a result, he has missed training sessions this week and is being earmarked to sit out the Brighton game pending further scans. The injury is particularly disappointing for the Spaniard, who has been in fine form in the UEFA Conference League, scoring eight goals in 13 appearances since joining Stamford Bridge. His absence is seen as a blow to a side that could have afforded him more minutes in the upcoming fixture, especially as the club looks to build momentum in cup competitions.