Fulham lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Marco Silva's side in EFL Cup contest

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is planning to name a strong team for Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final fixture with Newcastle United at St James' Park.

The London club will once again be without the services Rodrigo Muniz (thigh) and Ryan Sessegnon (thigh) due to injury problems.

Meanwhile, Fulham will be without the services of three further important players in the shape of Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi due to their involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bassey, Iwobi and Chukwueze were all in the starting side against Burnley at the weekend, so their absence for a lengthy period of time is a major blow.

However, there will be opportunities for other players to shine; Sasa Lukic is in line for a spot in the middle of midfield, while Josh King and Kevin could feature in the final third.

There could also be two changes in defensive areas, with Timothy Castagne potentially featuring at left-back, while Jorge Cuenca could be introduced in the middle.

Cuenca has been an unused substitute in Fulham's last seven matches in all competitions, last featuring against Wycombe Wanderers in the previous round of the EFL Cup.

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez

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