This is the expected Chelsea lineup for their Premier League derby match against Fulham. The Blues will be hoping to continue after scoring their first goal of September in a win in the Carabao Cup midweek.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Fulham in Derby Clash

How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently

Ever since he transferred from Brighton & Hove Albion, Robert Sanchez has been a mainstay in goal. Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto, and even Marc Cucurella have lined up as the fourth defender due to injuries and suspensions, replacing Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, and Thiago Silva.

Conor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo have all played in the midfield, with the Argentine recently moving up to the number ten position. With Raheem Sterling always present on the right and Nicolas Jackson leading the line without opposition, Mykhailo Mudryk has earned a spot on the left.

Chelsea Recent Form & Tactics

Since taking over at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino has employed a 4-2-3-1 formation. However, after a promising preseason, his team has struggled to find success in the league since beating Luton 3-0 on August 25.

Their victory in the middle of the week, which was their first in any competition in a month, may have been the catalyst for the start of their campaign.

Chelsea Absences to Consider

After departing the field late in the victory over Brighton, Ben Chilwell is been added to the list of players who are unavailable. Jackson, who is out due to a one-match suspension, and Gusto are both playing with him in this game. The striker will return for their next match.

Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, and Romeo Lavia are among the other names on the wounded list that are now recognized. Although Carney Chukwuemeka is physically capable of starting, that doesn’t guarantee it.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Fulham

With their first choice striker unavailable there is a selection dilemma on hand for the Blues but they do have options:

GK – Robert Sanchez

LB – Marc Cucurella

CB – Levi Colwill

CB – Thiago Silva

RB – Axel Disasi

DM – Moises Caicedo

DM – Enzo Fernandez

AM – Mykhailo Mudryk

AM – Cole Palmer

AM – Raheem Sterling

ST – Armando Broja