LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images)
Chelsea will be hoping to get back to winning ways as they welcome West Ham in a late Monday kickoff. The Blues have been hit hard with two consecutive losses as they have won only 2 of their last five games.
West Ham, on the other hand, are flying with 3 wins from their last 5 games and have only lost one game during that time. There’s a good chance that West Ham can pull off an upset here as Frank Lampard tries to turn around this bad run of form.
Hakim Ziyech has been out of action since the Leeds game and could well be out for another few weeks with a hamstring issue. Callum Hudson-Odoi is ruled out too due to a hamstring problem and could return at the same time as Ziyech.
3 goals conceded in 2 games as Mendy finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Nonetheless, he still remains an integral part of the side.
Will likely continue in his position for the time being. Fingers could be pointed for allowing Wolves to score the first goal.
Unlucky to not get on the score sheet against Wolves. Was decent throughout the game and should keep his place.
Should retain his place but given how he has been rotated on a regular basis, remains to be seen if he plays.
Chilwell has been a menace for teams this season as he has constantly bombed up and down the left flank.
Solid as ever, will need to be on his toes for this game though.
Should come in place of Havertz to provide some more defensive cover given how they have conceded in the last few games.
Quiet game from the usually effective youngster. He will be vital if Chelsea are to break down West Ham’s compact defence.
The American is slowly getting back to match fitness but looks like he might need some more time to get in gear.
Werner has looked ridiculously ineffective in the last few games but will likely continue in the absence of Ziyech and Hudson-Odoi.
The veteran striker continues as the leading man for Lampard’s side and his regular flow of goals will be needed again.