“He’s hungry for success” “He will start for the first time” – Enzo Maresca set to give Chelsea player first start of the season against West Ham
Sancho is expected to start for Chelsea when they travel to play West Ham.
Chelsea will meet rivals West Ham this weekend across London, and one Blues player may be getting ready for his first start of the year.
On Saturday afternoon, Chelsea takes on West Ham in a match that has always been difficult. In their last three trips to the London Stadium, the Blues have only been able to secure one draw and have lost twice.
Seven points from the first four Premier League games may satisfy manager Enzo Maresca somewhat. But the forthcoming matchup with West Ham looks like it will be a challenging one. Before the game, Tosin Adarabioyo created a playful three-word message that sparked excitement.
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.