Having only just returned from a hamstring injury suffered in December, Lavia has missed the Blues’s last two Premier League games with a fresh problem. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Maresca confirmed that the Belgian remains out, along with long-term absentees Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana.

Chelsea lost 3-1 away at Manchester City last weekend despite taking the lead, meaning they have won just one of their last six League games. Potter’s West Ham drew 1-1 with Aston Villa last time out and the Hammers boss would no doubt love to return to Stamford Bridge and leave with a victory.

Now managed by head coach Enzo Maresca, Chelsea are looking to bounce back from their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last three matches