Chelsea XI vs West Ham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League today

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca starts Wesley Fofana at right-back for the Premier League clash with West Ham today.

Maresca had hoped to have Malo Gusto fit to make the trip, after the Frenchman missed the 1-0 victory over Bournemouth last weekend with a thigh injury, but confirmed in his pre-match press conference that he remains sidelined.

Club captain Reece James is also still out with a hamstring problem and Maresca revealed there is still no timeframe on his return.

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“It's a bit delayed but the most important thing for him, for any injury, is that they come back when they are 100% fit,” Maresca said. “"Unfortunately we do not have an idea at the moment. In terms of injuries in the past, we always hope that we can find the right solution.”

Centre-back Axel Disasi started out of position at right-back during the win at Bournemouth, but struggled and was eventually replaced midway through the second-half.

Maresca instead uses Wesley Fofana there.

Chelsea have options in the middle of the park now that Enzo Fernandez and summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have returned from illness.

Jadon Sancho will make his full debut after an impressive cameo as a half-time substitute at Bournemouth.

Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Fofana, Tosin, Coliwll, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Subs: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Diasii, Viega, Dewsbury-Hall, Neto, Mudryk, Felix, Nkunku

Time and date: 12.30pm BST today on Saturday 21 September 2024

Venue: London Stadium

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports