Team News
Fulham versus Newcastle United
Premiership Match Day 05 24/25 at Craven Cottage
Saturday 21st September 2024 KO: 15:00
Referee:
Peter Bankes (Lancashire)
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Fulham's only injury concern is with striker Carlos Vinicius, who is nursing a "small injury to his calf" and is not expected to return until the beginning of next month.
Silva made 11 changes for Fulham's penalty-shootout loss at Preston North End and the Portuguese boss is expected to revert to a similar side to the one that drew with West Ham last weekend, with Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey and Antonee Robinson all set to be recalled in defence.
Sander Berge is expected to link arms in midfield with Andreas Pereira, while Jimenez could once again lead the line at the expense of Rodrigo Muniz, with support to be provided in attack by Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez
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As for Newcastle, Callum Wilson (back), Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both knee) and Lewis Miley (ankle) all remain sidelined with injuries.
The Magpies are sweating over the fitness of star striker Alexander Isak, who was forced off at half time against Wolves with an eye problem and has since picked up a toe injury, according to the Daily Mail.
Should Isak miss the trip to Fulham, either William Osula, Anthony Gordon or Joelinton could be tasked with leading the line; a start for Gordon as the central striker would open the door for Barnes to operate on the left flank.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Barnes
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Source Oliver Thomas at SportsMole