The upcoming Premier League clash at West Ham United is set to be a crucial test for Chelsea, who have had a mixed start to the season. Despite dropping points in the league and scraping past Servette in the Europa Conference League, Chelsea have shown promise with strong performances against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca’s side currently sits in eighth place in the standings, just three points off Arsenal in second. A two-goal victory at the London Stadium on Saturday could see Chelsea climb up the table before the rest of the weekend’s fixtures.
In positive news for Chelsea, several players are set to return to training ahead of the West Ham match. Enzo Fernandez, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Romeo Lavia, and Malo Gusto are all making progress with their respective injuries, with Fernandez and Dewsbury-Hall likely to be in contention for the upcoming game.
Looking ahead to the lineup for the West Ham clash, Maresca may opt to bring Fernandez back into the starting XI alongside Moises Caicedo. Dewsbury-Hall is expected to provide cover from the bench, while Gusto and Lavia could be rested due to the busy schedule ahead.
In terms of the defensive lineup, Axel Disasi or Tosin Adarabioyo may feature at right-back, with Cole Palmer retaining his spot in the number-10 role. Chelsea will be hoping for a strong performance to secure a vital three points on Saturday.