“He will start with the first team” – Enzo Maresca will give ‘talented’ Chelsea player his first start of the season vs West Ham

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Chelsea’s Short Trip to Face West Ham: Sancho in Line for a Start

This weekend, Chelsea heads across London to take on rivals West Ham, with one Blues player possibly gearing up for his first start of the season.

Chelsea faces West Ham on Saturday afternoon in what has traditionally been a challenging fixture. Over their last three visits to the London Stadium, the Blues have managed only one draw and suffered two defeats.

Manager Enzo Maresca may be relatively satisfied with securing seven points from the first four Premier League matches. However, the upcoming game against West Ham promises to be a tough test. Tosin Adarabioyo stirred excitement ahead of the clash with a cheeky three-word message.

Should Maresca Start Jadon Sancho?

Given Chelsea’s recent victory against Bournemouth, Jadon Sancho has made a strong case to be included in the starting lineup for the West Ham match.

Sancho, 24, made his Chelsea debut last weekend, coming off the bench at halftime and assisting the decisive goal. His performance left Chelsea fans buzzing with excitement.

The Manchester United loanee offered more in his 45 minutes than some of his teammates, like Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke, putting him in serious contention for a starting role. If Sancho gets the nod, it will mark both his first start of the season and his first start for Chelsea.

Maresca’s approach this season seems focused on selecting players based on form for each game. Chelsea’s squad is deep with talented options, particularly in attacking positions, making it difficult to leave big names on the bench. However, if Maresca is sticking to his form-based approach, players should be fully aware of their standing in the squad.

Sancho Hungry for Success

Sancho played with determination and looked eager to prove doubters wrong during his debut for Chelsea. It feels like now is the perfect moment to give him more minutes while he’s motivated and ready to perform.

The left-winger provided an extra spark in Chelsea’s attack during his 45-minute stint against Bournemouth. It’s crucial he gets the opportunity to carry that momentum into the upcoming match against West Ham.

Hammers’ right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, known as one of the best defenders in one-on-one situations, could be a tough opponent. But, Sancho might relish the challenge of going up against his former Manchester United teammate.

Earlier this month, Darren Bent described Sancho as a “talented player” on talkSPORT, but the winger now needs regular game time to prove his worth and find his rhythm. If he’s left on the bench again this weekend, it could send the wrong message to the player.