Fulham XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Fulham make the short trip across West London to take on neighbours Chelsea in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

Marco Silva’s side head to Stamford Bridge with both teams enjoying strong campaigns. Fulham are ninth in the table, just three points outside the Premier League’s top six. Only the top three have lost fewer games than Fulham (4) in 2024/25.

The Cottagers have held Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool to draws in recent weeks and will next be aiming to stop a Chelsea side who sit second in the table.

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side have exceeded expectations this season and trail leaders Liverpool by four points in the title race.

Fulham XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

Fulham team news

Fulham have been boosted by the return of Joachim Andersen, who could come back into the starting side at Stamford Bridge. The Danish defender has impressed since returning to the club from Crystal Palace in the summer. Issa Diop is likely to make way for Andersen’s return in central defence.

Kenny Tete, however, is facing three months out. The Dutchman suffered a nasty shin injury during the draw at Liverpool so Timothy Castagne will continue at right-back. Harrison Reed and Reiss Nelson are also absentees for Fulham.

Fulham predicted lineup

Fulham predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Iwobi, Pereira, Wilson; Jimenez.

When is Chelsea vs Fulham?

Chelsea host Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday 26th December 2024. Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 15:00 GMT.

What TV channel is Chelsea vs Fulham?

The fixture will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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