Chelsea Vs West Ham United Match Preview: Talking Tactics, Team News And Key Players

Chelsea will welcome West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening as both sides look to earn all three points in the London derby.

The Hammers managed to draw 1-1 against Burnley at London Stadium in the previous match. In contrast, the Blues suffered a disappointing 4-2 loss at the hands of Arsenal in midweek, so they will be eager to right the wrongs this Sunday.

Chelsea vs West Ham United: Talking Tactics

Thomas Tuchel will set his side up in a 3-4-3 formation and could ask his players to get a stronghold in the game and create enough decent chances to win this London derby.

David Moyes will opt for a 3-4-2-1 formation and might instruct his men to keep a solid defensive shape and try to hurt the home team.

Team News

Chelsea

Christensen suffered a minor setback against Arsenal, and the defender remains doubtful to start along with Rudiger, who is out due to a groin injury. Mateo Kovacic is expected to miss this game due to an ankle injury. Furthermore, Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi will be sidelined for this derby as well.

Chelsea Predicted XI

Mendy; James, Silva, Sarr; Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Werner, Havertz

West Ham United

Kurt Zouma and Issa Diop have been ruled out of the trip to Stamford Bridge with ankle problems.

West Ham United Predicted XI

Fabianski; Johnson, Dawson, Rice, Cresswell; Soucek, Fornals; Bowen, Lanzini, Benrahma; Antonio

Key Men

Chelsea

Thiago Silva needs to have a good game on the defensive end of the field if Chelsea are to keep a clean sheet. Havertz and Timo Werner will have to carry most of the goal-scoring burden up top.

West Ham United

The defensive performance of Dawson and Rice could determine the fate of this game. Lanzini will have to find a way to create some decent chances in the final third to set up Antonio in front of the goal.

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