Lopetegui Must Resist Temptation to Start Soler Against Chelsea
West Ham United face a crucial Premier League clash against Chelsea this weekend, and manager Julen Lopetegui must resist the urge to start new signing Carlos Soler.
Soler, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, made his debut off the bench against Fulham, but starting him against Chelsea would be a risky move.
The Spanish midfielder is still adapting to the pace of Premier League football, and throwing him into the fray against a strong Chelsea side could prove disastrous.
Chelsea’s midfield duo of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo poses a significant threat, and Soler may struggle to keep up.
Instead, Lopetegui should opt for a more established midfield trio:
Lucas Paqueta behind Edson Alvarez and Guido Rodriguez would provide stability, allowing Crysencio Summerville and Mohammed Kudus to support Jarrod Bowen in attack.
Key Points:
- Julen Lopetegui should not start Carlos Soler against Chelsea
- Soler still adapting to Premier League pace
- Chelsea’s midfield duo of Fernandez and Caicedo poses significant threat
- Lopetegui should opt for established midfield trio
Analysis:
- West Ham need strong performance and result against Chelsea
- Soler’s integration requires patience and time
- Lopetegui’s team selection crucial against Chelsea
- Starting Soler could lead to midfield overrun
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