Fulham vs Chelsea: Team News, Prediction And Possible Lineups

Fulham vs Chelsea: Both teams achieved one-goal wins in their third-round EFL Cup ties in midweek and will be hoping to be at their best.

Teams News

Fulham’s cup victory over Norwich came with its own set of challenges, as defender Calvin Bassey faced a setback with a prior back injury.

Silva, however, did not comment on the former Ajax player’s condition during his recent press conference.

Both Tosin Adarabioyo, with a groin injury, and Adama Traore, with a thigh injury, are under medical care.

Kenny Tete is also under review for a groin problem, but Sasa Lukic is back in team training after addressing his knee issues.

In a parallel situation, Chelsea’s recent EFL Cup match also saw them lose a defender due to injury.

Pochettino gave a gloomy update on Ben Chilwell’s hamstring injury, which will sideline the defender for an indefinite period.

Chelsea’s medical staff are already busy treating injuries of Romeo Lavia (ankle), Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Reece James (hamstring), and Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring).

Also, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana Aand Marcus Bettinelli are down with knee injuries, respectively.

However, Pochettino remains optimistic about the possible involvement of Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke.

Prediction

Given the ongoing injuries and suspensions, securing Premier League wins might prove elusive for Pochettino’s under-strength Chelsea side.”
We say: Fulham 1-1 Chelsea

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Possible Lineups

Fulham:
Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Palhinha, Reed, Decordova-Reid, Pereira, Iwobi, Jimenez

Chelsea:
Sanchez, Cucurella, Disasi, Silva, Colwill, Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher, Palmer, Sterling, Mudryk