Cole Palmer Is Starting | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs West Ham United | OneFootball

Chelsea are preparing to host West Ham United at home in the Premier League this weekend. They faced a 3-1 defeat by the hands of Manchester City in their previous game. Hence, they will be eager to get back into winning ways.

The Blues have slipped to the sixth position on the points table and need to step up. They cannot afford to drop points if they wish to secure a Champions League berth for next season. For now, the league title is almost gone from their hands.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs West Ham United

Defence

Filip Jörgensen is likely to be the man with gloves for the Blues after a poor show from Robert Sanchez and the fans outrage. Reece James had an average display against City but he is likely to keep his right-back spot.

Enzo Maresca might have to go with Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah at the heart of the defence once again. No change at the left full-back position as Marc Cucurella continues to operate there.

LISBON, PORTUGAL – JULY 30: Filip Jorgensen of Villarreal CF in action during the Cinco Violinos Trophy match between Sporting CP and Villarreal CF at Estadio Jose Alvalade on July 30, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Midfield

Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are once again deployed in the middle of the park to control the tempo of the game. The duo will try to disrupt the opponent’s flow and contribute to both aspects of the game.

Attack

While Noni Madueke is operating on the right, Cole Palmer is playing centrally as the attacking midfielder. The latter had a below-par game against his former side and will be desperate for a comeback.

The left side of the pitch will see Jadon Sancho running down with Nicolas Jackson being the sole striker in the lineup.

Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana are sidelined due to injuries for this fixture.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs West Ham United