The most recent Chelsea injury update reveals that 12 players will be absent for the West Ham match, but there’s hope with the return of two players, alongside optimism surrounding Reece James.

Mauricio Pochettino has received a significant fitness boost ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League showdown with West Ham, with hopes of welcoming back a crucial duo from injury. Despite enduring a season plagued by fitness setbacks, Chelsea’s injury list, though still lengthy, could potentially shrink by three for Sunday’s match.

For Thursday’s encounter against Tottenham, Pochettino opted for an unchanged starting lineup from the draw against Aston Villa. However, the additions of Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi to the injury roster left the Blues with just ten fit senior players.

Nevertheless, Chelsea delivered a stellar performance to defeat Tottenham, offering potential injury comebacks for Levi Colwill and Christopher Nkunku. “They were training today normally,” remarked Pochettino ahead of the Tottenham clash. “We prepared for the game tomorrow, we were doing some set-pieces, tactical work, and meetings. They are nearly there, but they have not yet crossed the line. Maybe they will be ready for Sunday against West Ham. We hope.”

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