John Terry has returned to Chelsea's starting lineup for this evening's EFL Cup fourth-round clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium.

The defender has not featured since September 11 due to an ankle injury, but he is now fully recovered to take his spot in the first XI alongside David Luiz and Gary Cahill.

Terry is one of seven changes made by manager Antonio Conte, who has opted to start Asmir Begovic in goal, Nathaniel Chalobah, Ola Aina, Willian, Oscar and Michy Batshuayi.

As for the hosts, manager Slaven Bilic stayed true to his word by fielding a strong team as just two changes have been made to the team following last weekend's 1-0 win over Sunderland.

Darren Randolph replaces Adrian in goal, while Aaron Cresswell comes into the defence and Simone Zaza drops to the bench.

West Ham United: Randolph; Fernandes, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Kouyate, Obiang, Noble; Lanzini, Payet, Antonio
Subs: Adrian, Nordtveit, Feghouli, Zaza, Collins, Ayew, Fletcher

Chelsea: Begovic; Luiz, Terry, Cahill; Azpilicueta, Kante, Chalobah, Aina; Willian, Batshuayi, Oscar
Subs: Eduardo, Alonso, Matic, Hazard, Pedro, Diego Costa, Solanke

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