Estêvão became the youngest player in Chelsea history to assist a Premier League goal in Friday’s 5–1 win over West Ham United. The Brazilian was a late starter for Chelsea after Cole Palmer was forced to pull out of the pre-match warm-up with a groin injury, but wasted little time in catching the eye once again.

With their short summer behind them Chelsea got off to a sluggish start in their Premier League opener. Can they recover?

As Chelsea prepare for a London derby against West Ham United at the London Stadium, the conversation naturally centres around team selection, defensive reshuffles and the growing influence of Cole Palmer.

West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea (3-4-1-2): Hermansen; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Souček, Diouf; Paquetá; Bowen, Füllkrug.

Played two, lost two is not an ideal start - but more concerning have been the manner of the defeats. The problems run deep at West Ham

Defensive decisions & Delap Dilemma: 3 key questions in Chelsea vs. West Ham originally appeared on The Sporting News Chelsea head to rivals West Ham United on August 22 aiming for their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season.