Team News
Fulham versus Brighton and Hove Albion
Premiership Match Day 14 24/25 at Craven Cottage
Thursday 5th December 2024 KO: 19:30
Referee:
Peter Bankes (Lancashire)
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Fulham duo Cairney and Sasa Lukic are both suspended, the latter has picked up five yellow cards, while Harrison Reed (knee) and Joachim Andersen (calf) remain sidelined with injuries. Thursday's game may also come too soon for Jorge Cuenca (knock).
Andreas Pereira missed the draw with Spurs in the wake of a recent interview in relation to a failed transfer to Marseille last summer. Silva insisted that the Brazilian's omission was a "tactical decision" and the midfielder "is going to be back stronger to help the team", which suggests that he may feature in some capacity on Thursday.
Raul Jimenez is at risk of being replaced by Rodrigo Muniz up front having failed to score in each of his last five starts, while Harry Wilson will continue to push Alex Iwobi and Reiss Nelson for a start on either flank.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira; Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Nelson; Jimenez
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As for Brighton, James Milner (hamstring) and Solly March (knee) both remain sidelined with injuries, while Adam Webster (hamstring), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe) and Jack Hinshelwood (knee) will all be assessed having recently spent time in the treatment room.
A "small issue" kept Joel Veltman out of the matchday squad against Southampton, while Brajan Gruda was also absent through illness, and they will need a once-over, as will Mitoma and Yasin Ayari who both sustained knocks last time out.
Captain Lewis Dunk should be fit to return to the starting lineup after the centre-back recovered from a calf problem to feature as a substitute against Southampton, while midfielder Carlos Baleba is available after serving a one-match suspension.
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O'Riley; Rutter, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
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Source Oliver Thomas at SportsMole