West Ham United shall be on the lookout for their first house victory of the Premier League season, having misplaced to Aston Villa and Manchester Metropolis thus far on the London Stadium. The Hammers have gained 4 factors from their opening 4 video games, beating Crystal Palace and drawing with Fulham.
They face Chelsea of their subsequent Premier League sport later right now, and their report in opposition to the Blues at house is definitely excellent, having overwhelmed the west Londoners on three of their earlier 5 visits to the London Stadium, drawing one, and dropping one (again in 2021).
West Ham: Upcoming Fixtures | ||
|---|---|---|
Date | Opponent | Competitors |
21/09/24 | Chelsea | Premier League |
25/09/24 | Liverpool | EFL Cup |
28/09/24 | Brentford | Premier League |
05/10/24 | Ipswich | Premier League |
19/10/24 | Tottenham | Premier League |
27/10/24 | Man Utd | Premier League |
Nonetheless, Lopetegui could have to make a few modifications from the latest draw with Fulham with a purpose to alter his Hammers facet, and put together them to face Chelsea, who shall be up for this sport.
1
GK – Alphonse Areola
Fairly a simple one, Alphonse Areola stays between the sticks for the Hammers, having not carried out something majorly unsuitable to warrant being dropped for Lukasz Fabianski. Areola made 4 saves in opposition to Fulham of their 1-1 draw final week.
2
RB – Aaron Wan-Bissaka
At right-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka continues to impress since becoming a member of, making three tackles, and successful 5 of his seven floor duels in opposition to the Cottagers. The defender is a 1v1 specialist and shall be wanted in opposition to Jadon Sancho, who shall be trying to get the higher of his ex-United teammate.
3
CB – Konstantinos Mavropanos
Lopetegui is more likely to stick together with his centre-back pairing, which means Konstantinos Mavropanos is more likely to get the nod because the right-side central defender. He made 10 ten clearances, and gained six of his seven duels (floor and aerial) in opposition to Fulham.
4
CB – Max Kilman
Averaging 4.25 progressive passes per 90 this season, Max Kilman is predicted to begin because the left-sided central defender, including that passing high quality on the again to progress by means of the strains. Kilman and Mavropanos will proceed to try to construct a formidable partnership on the again.
5
LB – Vladimir Coufal
Within the absence of Emerson, who might nicely miss the sport by means of damage, Vladimir Coufal could possibly be referred to as upon to play on the other facet, beginning at left-back. He did this successfully in opposition to Fulham, when Emerson was subbed after 57 minutes.
6
DM – Edson Alvarez
Edson Alvarez will begin in defensive midfield, including the protecting and combative archetype for Lopetegui’s males. The Mexican gained seven of his 13 floor duels in opposition to Fulham, and he’s at all times concerned, successful tackles in the course of the park.
7
DM – Guido Rodriguez
Starting to kind an understanding alongside Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez shall be anticipated to begin alongside the Mexico worldwide in midfield in opposition to Chelsea. Including further defensive stability, and an skilled head to assist hold the ball when wanted.
8
AM – Lucas Paqueta
Having been dropped to the bench to face Fulham, Lucas Paqueta is more likely to be reinstated to the beginning XI to face Chelsea, bringing again some much-needed technical high quality in central areas. The “glorious” Paqueta as labelled by Statman Dave, will play because the quantity 10, with duty to work again and assist his staff defend.
9
RW – Jarrod Bowen
West Ham’s star man final season, Jarrod Bowen, is predicted to begin in his typical right-wing place. The England worldwide scored 20 targets for the Hammers final marketing campaign, making 44 appearances in all competitions, additionally offering ten assists for his staff.
10
LW – Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus is more likely to begin on the left, not his favoured facet, however his devastating tempo and willingness to battle for each ball will trigger Chelsea numerous points, and he could possibly be the distinction maker, up in opposition to whoever the Blues play right-back within the absence of Malo Gusto and Reece James.
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ST – Michail Antonio
Lastly, main the road, is Michail Antonio. He’s but to attain a objective this season, beginning all 4 Premier League video games for the Hammers thus far. Nonetheless, with Niclas Füllkrug nonetheless an damage doubt, the 34-year-old is in line to get one other go.
