Chelsea are preparing for their second away game in succession in the Premier League this season when they take on West Ham in a London derby.
While an away trip is traditionally more daunting, the Blues are 100% away from Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca domestically this season.
Chelsea are also off the back of their first clean sheet in the league this season following the 1-0 win at Bournemouth, where Robert Sanchez impressed greatly.
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It will be a different test this weekend though. The Hammers beat Chelsea at home around the same time last season, with Moises Caicedo having a debut to forget.
The Blues have been blessed with some positive injury news this week. Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are back amongst the squad after missing the last game due to injury.
Niclas Fullkrug a doubt to face Chelsea
As for their opponents though, it seems as if they have not been so lucky. A source told Hammers News that Niclas Fullkrug is a doubt to face the Blues on Saturday.
There was a lot of excitement around the German’s move to the London Stadium over the summer. He has previously been described as ‘aggressive’ by Ally McCoist.
Chelsea told they should have signed Fullkrug
Paul Merson recently claimed Chelsea should have signed Fullkrug, although they looked a different direction when it came to potential striker reinforcements.
The Blues were pushing to sign Victor Osimhen all the way until the final hours of deadline day, however deemed a move couldn’t be done on terms they found acceptable.
Instead, it seems there is an appetite at the club for them to push on with Nicolas Jackson, who is likely to start against West Ham.
There may be some calling for Christopher Nkunku to be handed an opportunity in the number nine role soon, with his brilliant cameo last weekend ultimately the difference when it came to drawing and winning.
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