West Ham made a major injury boost ahead of the London derby against Chelsea

West Ham United have received a huge boost ahead of their high-profile campaign against them this weekend Chelsea at the London Stadium.

According to The Sun reporter Jack RosserEmerson Palmieri could be fit to face his former employers after recovering from a knock that put his participation in doubt.

Emerson started West Ham’s 1-1 draw against Fulham but had to be substituted around the hour mark after feeling some discomfort, Vladimir Coufal coming on at the back left

With the Brazilian-born Italy international the only reliable natural left-back in Julen Lopetegui’s side, there were concerns he was facing a long spell on the sidelines.

Aaron Cresswell is still on West Ham’s books but the 34-year-old has fallen off in quality. His recovery speed is non-existent, and he is equally incompetent on the counter attack.

Lopetegui chose not to replace Emerson with Cresswell, which speaks volumes about his decline as he approaches the twilight of his career.

The Hammers have been sweating over Emerson’s fitness, but can be relieved after scans revealed “nothing more to worry about”.

Despite their summer dynamism, West Ham are woefully short of left-back options, but Lopetegui may be able to call on Emerson this weekend as he looks to make a terrific start to his campaign. correct for the season.

Picking up four points from the opening four games is far from ideal for the Hammers, given how much they invested in rebuilding their squad this summer.

Lopetegui has not had the best start to life in East London, and another defeat against him Chelsea it could throw his future at the club into uncertainty.

West Ham needed a last-gasp strike from unlikely hero Danny Ings to salvage a point against Fulham on Saturday.

However, they will need a much better performance to come away from the opposition in London this weekend Chelsea with a positive result.