Chelsea seeks to end their recent poor form against the neighbors of West Ham – while the old path Blues Graham Potter returns to Stamford Bridge.
The Enzo Maresca team could return to the top four with a victory and Chelsea only lost one of their last 12 first League games on Monday evening.
The Hammers start in 15th place in the table – but they have Jarrod Bowen in return.
Potter told Sky Sports: “Jarrod is our captain and a better player who worked very hard to come back. It’s a boost for players. »»
Here’s how the sides line up.
Fully concentrated 👊 pic.twitter.com/fsp70cukhs
– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been under the spotlight in recent weeks and is deposited on the bench with Filip Jorgensen.
Tosin Adarabioyo also arrives in the departure XI while Reece James begins as a captain.
Two changes to your Chelsea XI! 🫵🔵#CFC | #Chewhu pic.twitter.com/5horoe1fsl
– Chelsea FC (@Chelseafc) February 3, 2025
Chelsea XI: Filip Jørgensen, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson
News from the West Ham team
The new signature Evan Ferguson is not involved for West Ham while Bowen begins in front.
Andy Irving also starts in the midfield, but Lucas Paqueta is not involved.
Presentation of our departure XI 🥁 pic.twitter.com/met0ajbmp
– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025
West Ham XI: Alphonse Areola, Aaron Cresswell, Maximilian Kilman, Vladimír Coufal, Emerson, Tomás Soucek, Andy Irving, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Carlos Soler, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen
