September 21st 2024.
Chelsea is gearing up for another away game, hoping to secure yet another victory. However, they face a challenge as they are still without a recognised right-back when they go head-to-head with West Ham United this weekend. Despite this setback, there is some good news for the team as four players, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto, and Romeo Lavia, have returned to training this week.
Unfortunately, Gusto suffered a thigh injury in their previous match against Crystal Palace, and Axel Disasi had to step in as the right-back for their game against Bournemouth. The team had hoped that Gusto would be available for this weekend’s match, but it seems that he and Reece James, who is still recovering from an injury, will not be able to play. Coach Enzo Maresca confirmed this news on Friday, stating that both Gusto and James are unavailable, leaving Disasi to continue in the right-back position in their absence.
James has yet to make an appearance this season due to a hamstring injury and a suspension carried over from last season. Although it is not a new injury, his hamstring problem is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated. Another player, Romeo Lavia, will also not be available for today's game in London.
Despite these setbacks, Chelsea has welcomed Jadon Sancho back to the team on loan from Manchester United. Sancho made an impressive comeback in their last match against Bournemouth, coming off the bench and providing an assist for Christopher Nkunku’s winning goal. He will be looking to secure a spot in the starting XI for their game against West Ham.
Another player to watch out for is Joao Felix, who has yet to start a game since joining the team. The Portugal international made his debut in their 6-2 win over Wolves, and has since made appearances off the bench in their games against Palace and Bournemouth.
Here is the predicted starting lineup for Chelsea against West Ham:
Sanchez, Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
For those wondering where to watch the match, it will kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday 21 September. Live coverage will be available on TNT Sports 1, and the game can also be streamed on the Discovery Plus app for TNT Sports customers. Stay tuned for more Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates with our privacy policy.
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