STRONGEST LINEUP: Lopetegui to axe £18m star for his WOEFUL performances, three big changes expected – Predicted West Ham XI vs Chelsea

West Ham United’s Predicted Starting XI Against Chelsea

West Ham United prepares to face Chelsea at the London Stadium, seeking improvement after a lackluster start to the Premier League season. With only four points from four matches, Julen Lopetegui’s side sits 14th in the standings.

Predicted Changes

Three significant changes are expected in the starting lineup:

1. Aaron Wan-Bissaka may replace Emerson at left-back due to injury concerns.
2. Lucas Paqueta will likely return to the team, replacing Tomas Soucek, who underperformed against Fulham.
3. Danny Ings, who scored the equalizer against Fulham, may start alongside Niclas Fullkrug, who is struggling with a calf injury.

Starters

The predicted starting XI:

Alphonse Areola (GK)
Vladimir Coufal (RB)
Konstantinos Mavropanos (CB)
Max Kilman (CB)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (LB)
Edson Alvarez (DM)
Guido Rodriguez (DM)
Mohammed Kudus (RM)
Lucas Paqueta (AM)
Jarrod Bowen (LM)
Danny Ings (ST)

Chelsea’s Form

Chelsea enters the match with renewed confidence after their 1-0 win at Bournemouth.

West Ham’s Challenge

Lopetegui’s side must overcome their struggles and contain Chelsea’s threats to secure a positive result.