Graham Potter smiling and clapping, Nicolas Jackson covering his face in action for Chelsea.
(Credit: Imago)
Niall Togher
Fri 22 August 2025 13:00, UK
West Ham take on London rivals Chelsea in their first home game of the season on Friday.
Graham Potter will need to invoke a reaction from his side that were comfortably beaten by Premier League newcomers Sunderland on the opening weekend.
For Potter, there would be no better way to get his season up and running with West Ham by getting one over on his former club.
With pressure mounting on West Ham boss Potter, he cannot afford to let the weeks go by without putting some points on the board.
But if the English manager wants to do that, he will have to navigate injuries when picking his starting XI.
West Ham manager Graham Potter anxiously watches on from the dugout
Potter will be under even more pressure with a loss to Chelsea (Credit: Imago)
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West Ham without Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme vs Chelsea
Crysencio Summerville will have to wait to get his season up and running, with the Dutch winger still out injured.
Summerville’s move to West Ham from Leeds hasn’t worked out so far, with injuries hampering the 23-year-old’s move to East London
Summerville only managed to start seven games in the Premier League last season
The winger is said to be at the last stages of his rehab
Luis Guilherme also remains out with a clavicle fracture, whilst George Earthy is a major doubt and faces a late fitness test before the game.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are missing seven players as they prepare to take on West Ham at the London Stadium.
Chelsea’s injury/suspension list:
Levi Colwill
Omari Kellyman
Romeo Lavia
Mykhailo Mudryk
Benoit Badiashile
Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are fit; however, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the pair will not be a part of the squad as they both look set to find new clubs.
Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson covers his face during a game.
Jackson looks set to leave Chelsea this summer (Credit: Imago)
West Ham could enquire about Nicolas Jackson
With Chelsea desperate to shift Jackson this summer, West Ham could potentially swoop in at the last minute and secure his signature on the cheap.
Given Potter’s admittance that PSR is something West Ham have to consider when conducting their business this summer, a loan deal for a future option or obligation to buy could be an attractive prospect for Chelsea if they do not receive any offers for their out-of-favour forward.
With Jackson scoring 24 Premier League goals across his two seasons in England, being the main man at West Ham could elevate the 24-year-old to the next level.
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