Chelsea manager Pocehttino told to pick perfect Chelsea XI vs West Ham as newly acquired players read in starting lineup

Chelsea manager Pocehttino told to pick perfect Chelsea XI vs West Ham as newly acquired players read in starting lineup

Report has indicated that Mauricio Pochettino has been told to make four changes to the Chelsea starting lineup against West Ham. David Moyes will welcome the Blues to the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon as either side looks to secure their first three-points of the Premier League campaign.

The Blues head into the clash against West Ham off the back of a 1-1 draw against Liverpool last weekend. The Reds began in the ascendency at Stamford Bridge but, thanks to the stellar efforts of Enzo Fernandez, the west Londoners quickly regained control and tested Alisson numerous times with little success.

Without a natural defensive midfielder at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal, he fielded an attacking lineup against Chelsea. Eager to keep it tight at the back, Pochettino opted for a back-five on paper – a formation which the Blues had rarely trialled in pre-season.

Despite the 51-year-old’s tactical tweak paying dividends, Chelsea supporters have urged him to revert to a back-four and make several changes to his staring lineup. As voted for by the readers of football.london, Pochettino has been told to keep Robert Sanchez between the sticks with Malo Gusto replacing the injured Reece James at right-back.

While Axel Disasi impressed on his debut against Liverpool, he’s fallen victim to a new-look backline. In midfield, Blues fans want Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to make their first starts for the club, partnering Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the park.

In attack, Pochettino has been encouraged to unleash Mykhailo Mudryk at left-wing with Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling keeping their places in the side. Ahead of what is set up to be ‘tough’ London derby, the Chelsea boss explained what challenges are on the horizon.

“It’s going to be tough,” said Pochettino. “We know how they are going to play. They are beginning to change the shape but it’s always going to be tough.

“All of the Premier League games will be difficult. They are a very good team doing a great job. Last season, they lifted a trophy, so they are very confident. For sure, it’s going to be tough.

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