Chelsea’s predicted lineup to face West Ham United features a 4-2-3-1 formation. Here’s a breakdown of the potential starting XI:

– Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez will likely keep his position in net.

– Defence:

– Right-back: Axel Disasi could shift across from centre-back to right-back due to Reece James’ injury absence.

– Centre-backs: Thiago Silva isn’t in the latest predicted lineups; instead, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill or Wesley Fofana are expected to partner up in the middle. Fofana’s inclusion would depend on his fitness after missing time with a hamstring injury.

– Left-back: Ben Chilwell isn’t mentioned in the latest predictions; instead, Marc Cucurella is likely to start.

– Midfield:

– Defensive midfielders: Enzo Fernandez seems set to retain his starting position, while Moises Caicedo is likely to make his debut or start alongside Fernandez.

– Attack:

– Right-wing: Noni Madueke or Jadon Sancho could start on the right wing, with Sancho potentially making his full Chelsea debut after impressing in his first appearance.

– Attacking midfielder: Cole Palmer is expected to play in a central attacking role.

– Left-wing: Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended, so Pedro Neto or another player might take his place.

– Striker: Nicolas Jackson leads the line.

As for the £55 million player being dropped, Moises Caicedo’s inclusion in the predicted lineup suggests that he might not be dropped. However, without knowing the exact £55 million player, it’s hard to say for certain.

Regarding Josh Acheampong, there isn’t enough information available to determine whether he’s in the starting lineup or not. Acheampong hasn’t been mentioned in the latest team news or predicted lineups ¹.