Tuchel makes three changes ahead of Chelsea-Westham clash, predicted XI

Tuchel makes three changes ahead of the Chelsea Premier league fixture against Westham, predicted XI.

Chelsea is now getting ready for their London derby against West Ham this Saturday.

On Saturday afternoon, in a crucial Premier League match, the Blues take on rival West Ham at Stamford Bridge. Both clubs have had slow starts to the new season.

N’Golo Kante, who is injured, and the late-acquisitions Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria are the only players not present against West Ham, according to Tuchel.

Thomas Tuchel will likely make three changes to his line-up against West Ham from the side that was beaten by Southampton:

Goal Keeper and Defence

Despite some shaky individual moments, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will keep his starting position at the goal.

In defence, experienced defensive pair Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly both start again.

However, club captain Cesar Azpilicueta makes way from the side to allow a Blues debut for summer signing Wesley Fofana.

Mifdfield

It’s a midfield pivot of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jorginho that may start again, albeit the options in the centre of the park are increasing for the manager. For example, Conor Gallagher is back from suspension and Mateo Kovacic continues to get minutes into his legs since his return from injury.

Marc Cucurella may keep his position on the left flank again, but it’s going to be a close-knit thing competing with teammate Ben Chilwell this season.

The second change could see winger Hakim Ziyech replaced in the XI by James.

Attack

Raheem Sterling, who has three goals in five games in Chelsea colours, surely starts again.

The prediction is that Mason Mount will fortunately retain a spot as part of a front three, but don’t be surprised to see him drop into a deeper number 10 pocket.

£150,000-a-week attacker Havertz could be dropped due to his fairly ineffective start to the season, while Broja could make a start.