This is the Chelsea predicted lineup for their second Premier League match of the season. The Blues are aiming to rebound following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool as they take on a fairly vulnerable West Ham side at the London Stadium.
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Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs West Ham for London Derby
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With some new signings and head-scratching tactical flexibility there are few guarantees with Mauricio Pochettino. One thing that is certain is Nicolas Jackson will lead the line, with Raheem Sterling also guaranteed a spot. Carney Chukwuemeka, Enzo Fernandez, and Conor Gallagher have been familiar faces in midfield but new signings could push one or two of them out of the starting eleven.
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Robert Sanchez is the number one goalkeeping option with Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Thiago Silva, and Levi Colwill all getting spots in the team.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
Despite deploying what looked like a 3-5-2 against Liverpool, Pochettino has actually confirmed his setup was more akin to a 4-2-3-1 with Colwill as a fluid left-back while Chilwell or James pushed forward as a winger.
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The Argentine has yet to taste defeat as Blues boss having come through preseason and the opening day unscathed so his tactical nuance appears to be working.
Chelsea Injuries to Consider
It’s an all too familiar sight for Chelsea fans but Reece James is once again absent due to injury. He is joined on the sidelines by Christopher Nkunku, Armando Broja, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, and Marcus Bettinelli.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs West Ham
With new signings Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia both registered we could see some big changes to the lineup, even if the 4-2-3-1 will likely remain the setup of choice. Here’s our prediction:
GK – Robert Sanchez
LB – Ben Chilwell
CB – Axel Disasi
CB – Thiago Silva
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM – Romeo Lavia
AM – Raheem Sterling
AM – Enzo Fernandez
AM – Ian Maatsen
ST – Nicolas Jackson
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