Enzo Maresca's side conceded first, but stormed back thanks to brilliant attacking performances and poor defense from West Ham. After the game, Maresca provided an update on Palmer's fitness. When asked about Palmer after the game, Maresca said he was dealing with a groin injury.

Cole Palmer was scratched from Chelsea's starting lineup versus West Ham United following an injury in warm-ups, and Enzo Maresca addressed his star player's status after the game.