Chelsea is set to take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night as they aim to secure a positive outcome in this exciting London derby. The Blues recently managed to clinch a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City, which should provide them with a boost of confidence leading into this match.
The West London side will likely adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is anticipated to make several changes to their starting lineup for this encounter. Robert Sanchez, Wesley Fofana, and Marc Cucurella all pose slight concerns but could still feature from the outset in this Premier League clash.
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Predicted 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Lineup Against Fulham
Defence
Robert Sanchez is expected to take his position in goal for the Blues if he recovers in time for the match. Wesley Fofana might partner Trevoh Chalobah at the heart of the Chelsea defence, as they aim to maintain strong defensive organization in their half.
Reece James will look to impress as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella will be eager to perform well on the left side. Both defenders will be encouraged to push forward and showcase their attacking abilities in the opponent’s half.
Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile will be available on the bench to provide additional defensive options.
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Midfield
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will be the midfield anchors for Chelsea as they aim to dominate the crucial battles in the center of the pitch.
Playing just in front of them will be the talented trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Cole Palmer, and Pedro Neto, who are expected to play a vital role in Chelsea’s attacking efforts. The performance of these three will be crucial if the Blues hope to emerge victorious in this derby.
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Andrey Santos and Jamie Gittens will have to bide their time on the bench, waiting for an opportunity to make an impact in the second half if called upon.
Attack
Joao Pedro will spearhead the attack for Chelsea, tasked with being a persistent threat up front following his previous league outing without a goal.
Liam Delap and Marc Guiu will be included on the bench, ready to potentially contribute and influence the game during the later stages of the derby if necessary.