West Ham striker Bobby Zamora suffered a blow to the knee during Monday's reserve team game against Tottenham and is doubtful for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.

Midfielders Lee Bowyer and Matthew Etherington (both groin) are still out after missing the 1-0 win at Fulham last weekend.

Henri Camara is in contention for a place while England Under-19 striker Freddie Sears is on the verge of breaking into the first team squad after a series of impressive reserve-team performances.

Midfielder Scott Parker is back in full training after recovering from a knee injury and close to a return, though this weekend is too soon.

Chelsea have no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip.

Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko continues to return to match fitness after a prolonged back problem and should be included in the squad.

Coach Avram Grant has allowed winger Scott Sinclair to leave on a loan move to Charlton now his squad is at its strongest since he replaced Jose Mourinho last September.