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Mauricio Pochettino claimed his second win as brand new Chelsea boss after he came from behind to beat Brighton 4-3 in a thrilling pre-season game on Saturday.
Danny Welbeck put the Seagulls ahead early on with a half-volley that again found the back of the net after a mix-up with Kaor Mithom and ex-Chelsea star Billy Gilmour.
Roberto De Zerbi has opted to drop Moises Caicedo from his squad after telling the Blues to steer clear of his prized midfielder this week amid their mounting bid for the £100m star.
Despite conceding a goal early on, the Blues quickly bounced back after new signing Christopher Nkunku scored his second goal in two video games with a lovely touch.
With the scores level at half-time, neither side would have many chances to take the lead earlier than the south coast aspect went down to 10 men.

Christopher Nkunku (pictured) scored to help Chelsea bounce back from purpose to beat Brighton 4-3 in pre-season on Saturday night.

Mauricio Pochettino (left) will announce his second win as brand new Chelsea boss as his aspect produced a rousing seven-goal thriller at Roberto De Zerbi’s (right) aspect.

Mykhailo Mudrik (pictured) scored a sensational half-volley during the match to give Chelsea a 2-1 lead.

In a moment of audacity, Jan Paul van Hecke stepped in to tackle Cesar Cassade, moments after receiving his first yellow card and the referee’s order from referee Robert Jones.
The Blues would capitalize on their further numbers moments later when Mikaylo Mudryk fired just a sensational half-volley at the keeper from outside the box.
The sold-out crowd at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field must have been in for a thrilling recreation of football as the Ukrainian forward combined a really slick one-two with Nicolas Jackson, who dazzled with the ball at his toes throughout the match.
Conor Gallagher added to the scoreline in the 72nd minute, before new signing Jackson burst through the Brighton defense to score his first goal in a blue shirt to make it 4-1.
While Chelsea looked to be in the lead, De Zerbi’s side had different concepts as Levi Colville slotted home a penalty and Joao Pedro converted from the ensuing penalty.
And just as the problems seemed to shift forward, Pedro made a brilliant solo run down the left flank before opening up Denis Undava in the center of the pitch.

COMPLIANCE FACTS

CHELSEA: (4-2-3-1) Arrizabalaga, Gusto (Humphreys 71′), Thiago Silva (Chalobah 46′), Colville (Hall 81′), Chilwell (Cucurella 46′), Santos (Fernandez 63′), Gallagher, Ch6uveiling (C63ueling) ′), Mätsen (Mudriks 46′), Nkunku (Jackson 63′).
Unused subgroups: Bergstrom, Burstow, Gilchrist, Moreira.
Goals: Nkunku 19′, Mudrick 65′, Gallagher 72′, Jackson 77′.
Reservations: Nkunku
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
BRIGHTON: (4-2-3-1) Steele (Verbruggen 46′), Gross (Stew 66′), Van Hecke, Webster (Alzate 53′), March (Undav 46′), Dahoud (Weltman 46′), Gilmour (Ayari 53′), Mitoaciskos (53′), Wells 53′), Hinshelwood (Samuel 66′), Lallana (Adingra 46′).
Unused subgroups: Baker-Boaity, Ferguson, Peupion.
Goals: Welbeck 13′, Joao Pedro 79′, Undav 89′.
Reservations: March, Van Hecke (second yellow)
Coach: Roberto de Zerbi
Judge: Robert Jones
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA.

Jan Paul van Hecke (centre right) could be sent off for the rest of the game after two yellow cards.

Conor Gallagher (pictured) also impressed as the Blues ran out 3-1 winners.

Joao Pedro (right) would spearhead a late Seagulls comeback and scored off the mark quicker than Deniz Undav took, and fired another shot into the net in the 89th minute.

After the sport, Pochettino (pictured) stated that he had many positives to consider despite the three goals.

The German made no mistake with his shot, sending the ball into the corner of the goal in the 89th minute, making it 4:3.
Chelsea held on to Brighton’s late progress and eventually claimed their second win of the pre-season marketing campaign.
It was Pochettino’s second victory in control of the participation, and after the sport he insisted that although he was sad along with his aspect’s different set of goals, there were plenty of positives from the sport.
“We’re happy for the fans,” he said. “I’m never happy when I score a goal, but I usually prepare for almost three weeks. I’m happy and I’ve seen a lot of positive things.”
Zerbi additionally claimed during the week that Brighton could secure Kaisdo in a trade deal for Colville, however after sportsman Pochettino insisted the defender is in his plans for next season.
“We don’t have to say anything or make a statement,” added the Argentina keeper.
“He is our player and he will stay with us. He is a good player and he did better than I expected. I am so happy for him and he can become one of the best centre-backs in England.
“He will be part of our team.”
Brighton face Brentford on Wednesday, while Pochettino faces Newcastle the following day.