Graham Potter
(Credit: Imago)
Rahul Lakhani
Fri 8 August 2025 21:33, UK
West Ham have just one pre-season fixture left as they are set to take on French side Lille at the London Stadium.
It has been an underwhelming transfer window for the Hammers, but Graham Potter’s side have recorded some good results in pre-season.
West Ham beat Bournemouth last time out, and will hope to end their preparations on a high note against the side which finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season.
The London Stadium will play host to the game, and West Ham will want to give their fans some optimism before the season starts next week.
Graham Potter sitting
West Ham have just one game left in pre-season (Credit: Imago)
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West Ham recently confirmed the arrival of Callum Wilson on a short-term deal, but while he is unlikely to feature from the start, he is able to feature.
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Edson Alvarez missed most of pre-season, but he is now available and needs minutes in his legs, meaning he is likely to start.
Potter has a fully-fit squad to choose from aside from Cryscencio Summerville, and this will be a good test of how ready West Ham are for the upcoming campaign.
Date August 9
Stadium London Stadium
Opposition Lille
Kick-off time 3 pm
West Ham vs Lille
Predicted lineup
Alphonse Areola is set to start in goal, with no new goalkeeper arriving yet as a deal for Mads Hermansen nears completion.
Potter is likely to start with a back three, and Nayef Aguerd could make way as he potentially heads to the exit door.
This could see Konstantinos Mavropanos start, while Alvarez could partner Guido Rodriguez in central midfield.
Lucas Paqueta will start, fresh from being cleared of all wrongdoing after his two-year investigation over alleged match-fixing.
Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen will lead the line, while the impressive El-Hadji Malick Diouf is set to continue at left wing-back.
West Ham predicted XI vs Lille
West Ham predicted XI vs Lille
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Lille
West Ham will be eager to impress their home fans, but Lille will not be easy opponents for them, despite the French side losing Lucas Chevalier to Paris Saint-Germain.
Potter’s side will aim to build up their fitness, and will focus more on the performance than the result, but fans will want to see a defensively resolute performance, as well as the team clicking in attack.
West Ham will face Sunderland in their opening Premier League game, and will hope to have the more cohesive side as the Black Cats ease all of their new signings in.
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