Debut for Caicedo but Lavia likely off bench – Talk Chelsea

Chelsea have one other sport on a Sunday afternoon, and this time we face our London neighbours West Ham United.

So Chelsea play away from dwelling at West Ham this coming Sunday at 4.30pm UK time. The sport will likely be dwell on Sky Sports activities within the UK.

West Ham drew their opening sport 1-1 in opposition to Bournemouth after a late equaliser from Dominic Solanke.

David Moyes had them lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation which is mockingly what Mauricio Pochettino’s most well-liked line-up is.

We noticed Mauricio Pochettino line up with a again three in opposition to Liverpool, and that drew the identical 1-1 result.

Chelsea performed properly in that sport and have been unfortunate to not win it after largely taking management of the sport. West Ham will likely be utterly totally different opponents however Chelsea will fancy themselves on this one regardless of being away from dwelling.

It’s exhausting to know what Pochettino will go for, however I’m going to foretell that he stays with the identical formation not less than, however we do now have a few new additions to reveal in thoughts!

So, with that in thoughts, right here is my predicted line up for Chelsea to face West Ham:

3-4-2-1: Sanchez; Disasi, Thiago Silva, Colwill; Gusto, Enzo, Caicedo, Chilwell; Mudryk, Sterling; Jackson.

I believe Moises Caicedo will come straight in to start out alongside Enzo (mouthwatering). Romeo Lavia will solely have skilled as soon as, so I see him beginning on the bench after which when he does begin, Pochettino shifting to extra of a 4-3-3, or again to a 4-2-3-1 with Enzo enjoying forward of Caicedo and Lavia however extra of a deeper 8 quite than the ten.

I really feel Poch would possibly convey Mykhailo Mudryk in for Carney Chukwuemeka. I don’t know why, I simply have that feeling.

Gusto should begin at proper wing again as a result of it seems to be like Reece James has suffered one more damage, which is vastly irritating as soon as once more.

Unique: Chelsea captain Reece James has picked up a contemporary hamstring damage. Due for scan afterward at this time. #CFC pic.twitter.com/blkd3GuXGq

— Nathan Gissing (@NathGissing) August 17, 2023

I’m feeling fairly assured about getting all three factors on Sunday, particularly after an encouraging efficiency in opposition to Liverpool final weekend.

In fact, none of those video games are going to be simple however there’s a feeling of confidence within the group proper now and with the addition of Caicedo in midfield for us, it must be a good larger enhance for all concerned and added additional high quality alongside Enzo.

Buzzing for the sport, UTC!! Come on Chelsea!!