West Ham face Macclesfield Town tonight and three youngsters could he handed their senior bows.
Conor Coventry, Grady Diangana and Joe Powell might be included for tonight’s clash in the EFL Cup.
West Ham’s under-21 side headed to Exeter City last night to play in the Checkatrade Trophy.
The team was captained by Reece Oxford, despite some Hammers fans thinking that the 19-year-old might have played tonight.
But there were three regulars who were excluded, sparking speculation that they might be getting a first-team call-up.
Coventry, Diangana and Powell will be aiming to impress if they get on the field against Macclesfield.
We take a look at each player in focus ahead of their potential debuts.
Conor Coventry
West Ham United U23s Conor Coventry during Premier League 2 Division 1 match between West Ham United Under 23s and Leicester City Under 23s at Dagenham and Redbridge Chigwell Construction Stadium, Dagenham, England on 12 Jan 2018. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Coventry has progressed significantly in the past few seasons.
Playing as a defensive midfielder, the 18-year-old is a regular in the under-23 side despite his young age.
And the Republic of Ireland youth international will be hoping to make his senior debut tonight.
Grady Diangana
ROMFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Grady Diangana of West Ham United in action during the Premier League 2 match between West Ham United and Chelsea at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Dagenham, England. (Photo by James Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)
Diangana is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players on West Ham’s books.
The 20-year-old plays as an attacking midfielder and he possesses a lot of skill.
The next step in his career is to prove himself on the first-team scene and this is an exciting opportunity for the academy product.
Joe Powell
ROMFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Powell of West Ham United in action with Tariq Lamptey of Chelsea during the Premier League 2 match between West Ham United and Chelsea at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Dagenham, England. (Photo by James Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)
Powell is a lively young winger with a bright future ahead of him.
After scoring twice for the youth team this year, he may have caught Pellegrini’s eye.
The 19-year-old is a quick wide player who would love to be given a run out against the Silkmen.