Goalkeeper and Defence


GK – Robert Sanchez – put in a solid performance at the Vitality Stadium, saving a penalty, so he will keep the gloves.

RB – Wesley Fofana – Axel Disasi was poor against Bournemouth and, with Malo Gusto unlikely to be fit to start, Maresca may consider switching Fofana to right-back.

CB – Tosin Adarabioyo – the 26-year-old managed to shore things up at the back after coming on last Saturday, and there is a clamour for him to start versus the Irons.

CB – Levi Colwill – putting in some strong performances but he needs the rest of the back four to follow suit if they are to keep a clean sheet this weekend.

LB – Marc Cucurella – the Spaniard will have difficulties keeping Jarrod Bowen or Mohammed Kudus quiet, depending on which player starts on West Ham’s right flank.

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.