{"id":22078,"date":"2026-01-29T21:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/29\/chalobah-delap-and-garnacho-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T21:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:26:31","slug":"chalobah-delap-and-garnacho-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/29\/chalobah-delap-and-garnacho-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Chalobah, Delap And Garnacho To Start | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs West Ham United"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea will entertain West Ham United at Stamford Bridge this Saturday as they focus on securing all three points at home in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win away at Napoli recently, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.<\/p>\n

Liam Rosenior will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of changes to his first team for this contest. Trevoh Chalobah, Liam Delap and Alejandro Garnacho could all get the nod to play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Robert Sanchez will feature in between the sticks for Chelsea after he conceded two goals in his last outing. Trevoh Chalobah will function alongside Benoit Badiashile at the heart of the Chelsea<\/a> backline as they look to keep things solid at the back throughout the game.<\/p>\n

Malo Gusto will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Jorell Hato looks to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent\u2019s half.<\/p>\n

Wesley Fofana will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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NAPLES, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 28: Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD8 match between SSC Napoli and Chelsea FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 28, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos will anchor the midfield for the Blues as they focus on establishing their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

The talented trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto will operate just ahead of them as part of the Chelsea attack. All three of them need to be at the top of their game if the West London club are to secure a win in the London derby this weekend.<\/p>\n

Estevao, Cole Palmer and Jamie Gittens will have to be content with a place on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if needed.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Liam Delap will lead the line for the Blues in the final third. He has to find a way to be a constant menace up top.<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro will have to settle for a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the final quarter if required.<\/p>\n

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