September 17th 2024.
Jadon Sancho, the loanee from Manchester United, made his presence known in Chelsea's last game by setting up the winning goal. As the team prepares to face West Ham United this weekend, Sancho is eager for his first starting appearance with the London club.
In his last game at Bournemouth, Sancho came off the bench and provided the assist for Christopher Nkunku's late winner. He had a strong impact on the game, causing problems for the opposing team down the left side. It was a performance that he hopes will earn him a spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming match in east London.
In addition to Sancho's potential starting role, Chelsea is also expecting to welcome back several players to the side. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto, and Romeo Lavia have all returned to full training. Gusto, who suffered a thigh injury in the previous game against Crystal Palace, will be a valuable addition to the team. This is especially important since Reece James is still recovering from a hamstring injury and a suspension from last season.
While James' injury is not a new one, it is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated. Meanwhile, Fernandez and Dewsbury-Hall missed the previous game due to illness. With these players returning to the squad, Chelsea's manager will have some tough decisions to make when it comes to choosing the starting lineup for the match against West Ham.
One player who is still waiting for his first start since returning to Chelsea is Joao Felix. The Portuguese international made his debut in the 6-2 win over Wolves, but has since been a substitute in the last two games. However, with his talent and potential, it's only a matter of time before he earns a spot in the starting XI.
So how will Chelsea line up this weekend against West Ham? It's predicted that the starting lineup will include Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, and Jackson. It will be an exciting game to watch, and for those who can't make it to the stadium, live coverage will be available on TNT Sports 1 and the Discovery Plus app for TNT Sports customers.
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