West Ham vs Charlton

West Ham United welcome Charlton Athletic to London Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a Championship matchday two London derby, their first home league game since relegation. The Hammers are seeking a first win after a 2‑2 draw at Burnley, while Charlton arrive buoyed by an opening‑day 2‑1 victory over Derby County. A key personnel blow, however, sees Brazilian forward Pablo Felipe a doubt with a calf injury sustained at Turf Moor.

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Nuno Espírito Santo faces an anxious wait over Pablo Felipe, who was forced off at half‑time at Burnley. The 22‑year‑old has endured calf problems before, missing five matches earlier in 2025‑26, and his potential absence against Charlton further tests a squad already stretched by injuries and summer departures. James Ward‑Prowse, deployed as an emergency striker after Felipe’s substitution, could again be asked to fill an unfamiliar role.

West Ham are moving quickly to bolster their attack, accelerating negotiations for Leeds United’s Joel Piroe, the Championship’s top scorer in 2024‑25. Whether the deal is completed in time for Saturday remains unclear, but Piroe’s arrival would provide the physical presence and link‑up play that Nuno wants alongside Taty Castellanos. In midfield, record signing Arne Engels is available to make his debut after a £22m move from Celtic, and he may slot straight into a side that lacked control against Burnley.