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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca can choose between Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana as he mulls over who to start alongside Trevoh Chalobah against West Ham.

The Blues head to the London Stadium needing a response following their disappointing opening-weekend draw at home to Crystal Palace.

That led Maresca to play 19-year-old Acheampong, who could start again given he impressed against Palace.

However, Maresca explained in his press conference on Thursday that Fofana could get minutes against West Ham and that Tosin, who returned to training on Wednesday, is also available.

Maresca must decide whether he selects Joao Pedro or Liam Delap, his two new forwards, up front.

The Italian also mentioned on Thursday that strikers Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku will not be involved as the club work towards their exits, with both expected to be sold before the deadline on September 1.

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James. Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Joao Pedro

Injured: Badiashile, Lavia, Colwill

Time and date: 8pm BST on Friday, August 22, 2025

Venue: London Stadium

How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event