Fulham lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League West London derby amid triple injury doubt

Fulham head coach Marco Silva will be working with a near-identical squad for Wednesday's Premier League West London derby with Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

The Cottagers rescued a late 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday without the services of seven players, and six will definitely still be absent in midweek, including Africa Cup of Nations trio Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi.

Rodrigo Muniz will not be back from his thigh injury for a few weeks either, while Kenny Tete (hamstring) and Joshua King (knee) are also out, but Ryan Sessegnon has at least recovered from a hamstring concern.

In all likelihood, though, Silva should field a near-identical XI from the stalemate with the Reds, where he deployed three centre-backs in front of Bernd Leno to wonderful effect.

As a result, Issa Diop, Jorge Cuenca and Joachim Andersen should all be retained in front of the German, while Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson charge up and down the flanks.

Harrison Reed entered his nomination for goal of the season on Sunday, but if there is going to be a change in midfield, Sander Berge should be summoned to replace Tom Cairney.

Silva may also be tempted to bring Kevin into the final third in place of Emile Smith Rowe, but attacking stalwarts Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez should be retained.

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Cuenca, Andersen, Diop; Castagne, Berge, Lukic, Robinson; Wilson, Kevin; Jimenez

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