Martin Keown predicts Chelsea boss Graham Potter will recall Joao Felix to the starting line-up in today’s game against West Ham.
Chelsea travel across London on Saturday afternoon to face West Ham in the Premier League.
The Blues go into the weekend off the back of two consecutive goalless draws, so travelling supporters will be hoping for a lot more from the team.
There’s definitely a defensive resilience that has returned since Benoit Badiashile and Thiago Silva formed a new-look centre-back partnership. Unfortunately, there’s very little to get inspired about in an attacking sense.
Joao Felix available again
Pundit Keown is fairly convinced that Felix will be back in the Chelsea XI this afternoon.
The on-loan Blues attacker has missed the last three games through suspension, which came as a result of a red card during his Premier League debut.
However, the 23-year-old looked very lively in the game against Fulham before his dismissal.
“Joao Felix, now returning from suspension, will surely get the nod for the trip to West Ham on Saturday and be charged with supplying the quality needed from this area,” Keown told the Daily Mail.
In our view, Felix simply has to be back in the side against West Ham.
The Atletico Madrid-owned forward can bring the spark and creativity to the Chelsea attack that is desperately missing.
There’s actually a depth of talent for Potter to choose from against the Hammers, but Felix looks like one of the most likely to turn the team’s form around.
He must be absolutely desperate to get out on that pitch after watching patiently from the sidelines. He’s been tearing it up in training while he waits.
It’s time for Potter to unleash him on West Ham.
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