The 2025/26 Premier League season will usher in the second round of the key matches, and the "Blue Lions" Chelsea will travel to the "Hamburgers" to play a London derby. Maresca expressed his belief at the press conference that the team will get better and better as time goes by.

In the first round of the new season, Chelsea failed to score in both the first and second half and finally drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at home. They are currently ranked 11th in the standings.

Chelsea manager Maresca said at a press conference, "For sure, we will get better and better as time goes by. This is the current situation and we need to adapt. I think we showed this performance against Crystal Palace last week. Even in the final stages of the game, we still fought hard and created chances. We will improve day by day."

In terms of the head-to-head record, Chelsea has achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds against West Ham, including a double victory over the opponent last season.

Despite having a psychological advantage, Maresca said, "This is another difficult game. Every game in the Premier League is very difficult. If you still remember the game against West Ham at home last year, it was not easy for us. They defended very well, and I expect the same situation tomorrow. The new Premier League season has just begun, and they, like us, are looking for solutions."

"Adarbioyo is available tomorrow. I'm a bit surprised because last week when he was out, the media was reporting he couldn't play. Now I don't know why the media doesn't know he's available. Rabia will still be out, as will Badiaciele. But Fofana is back, as I said before."