Team News
Chelsea v Fulham
Premiership Match Day 03 25/26 at Stamford Bridge
Saturday 30th August 2025 KO: 12:30
Referee:
Robert Jones (Wirral)
Live on TNT Sports
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Fulham could come into the lunchtime derby with a completely clean bill of health; Harry Wilson is the only minor doubt after a blow to the foot in the midweek win over Bristol City.
Veteran striker Raul Jimenez was the catalyst behind the Cottagers' success in the EFL Cup, forcing an own goal from George Tanner before firing in a brilliant low drive from a Harrison Reed corner later in the first half.
However, the Mexico international will almost certainly cede his place up front to Rodrigo Muniz, scorer of the late winner at Stamford Bridge back in December.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, King, Smith Rowe; Muniz
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Following Palmer's enforced withdrawal last Friday, Chelsea coach Maresca explained that the England international had been dealing with a groin concern for a few days, and the issue flared up in the warm-up at the London Stadium.
Maresca confirmed in his pre-game press conference that Palmer would be unavailable for this London derby, so Pedro can expect to work in tandem with Liam Delap up front once again.
Levi Colwill (ACL), Benoit Badiashile (unspecified), Romeo Lavia (unspecified) and Omari Kellyman (thigh) are also absent for the hosts, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is still serving his lengthy suspension for alleged anti-doping offences.
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Pedro, Neto; Delap
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Source Ben Knapton at SportsMole