Kurt Zouma To Return | 4-2-3-1 West Ham United Predicted Lineup Vs SC Freiburg.

West Ham United prepares to play SC Freiburg at the London Stadium in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16. With a goal deficit, the hosts will need to play at their best to turn things around and advance to the next round.

In their previous domestic league encounter, the Hammers drew 2-2 with Burnley. With form and results not going their way, Thursday’s game will be a challenge for David Moyes’ side. The crowd’s support will undoubtedly inspire them to put everything on the line.

Alphonse Areola should start in goal for West Ham United instead of Lukasz Fabianski because they do not want to take any chances. Vladimir Coufal will remain the starting right-back.

Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos, the centre-backs, underperformed in their previous encounter. However, only the latter is likely to face the heat, since Aguerd is almost certain to form a duo with Kurt Zouma.

Emerson Palmieri had a groyne injury in the first leg, and it is unclear whether he will be able to participate. Aaron Cresswell is expected to start in the left back position.

Edson Alvarez will return, forming a holding midfield tandem with Tomas Soucek. He will replace Kalvin Phillips, who had a dreadful performance against Burnley.

The attacking trio of James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus, and Lucas Paqueta is set to remain unchanged. However, they might all be more productive in creating scoring opportunities.