The midfield duo have been registered in time for the derby on the London Stadium however the closing resolution to play them will relaxation with the supervisor.

Caicedo joined Chelsea in a British record £115million move from Brighton on Monday, with Lavia’s £58m switch from Southampton solely going via on Friday morning.

Pochettino defined that he'll assess whether or not or not the pair are prepared for his or her maiden appearances at West Ham this weekend. He advised reporters on Friday: “We have one day more to assess them.

“It has been stressful weeks for Moi and Romeo. The most important thing is to avoid risks and not rush them. If they are ready, they will be involved. If not, they will not.”

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Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah each suffered hamstring accidents within the lead as much as the journey to West Ham and can miss out on Sunday.

New signings Malo Gusto and Axel Disasi are each choices to exchange James, who was just lately appointed membership captain, with Pochettino confirming his skipper faces “weeks” on the sidelines, relatively than months.

Christopher Nkunku and Wesley Fofana stay on the long-term injured record with knee points, whereas Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are each nearing returns.

Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli can be out injured at current however Noni Madueke is in competition to return.

Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi are presently coaching away from the first-team squad at Cobham and should not thought of a part of the group as they give the impression of being to seal exits earlier than the switch deadline. Hakim Ziyech is on the verge of joining Turkish giants Galatasaray and Lewis Hall is heading to Newcastle.

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher; Sterling, Jackson, Mudryk

Injured: James, Nkunku, Chalobah, Fofana, Badiashile, Broja, Bettinelli

Suspended: None

Time and date: 4:30pm BST on Sunday August 20, 2023

Venue: London Stadium