Fulham lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash

Fulham will be without three players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.

Marco Silva has confirmed that winger Harry Wilson is facing around 10 weeks on the sidelines after being told that he needs surgery on a fractured foot sustained in last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.

The Cottagers will also be without Reiss Nelson (hamstring) and Kenny Tete (knee), who are targeting returns in February, but the rest of Silva's squad is available for selection.

A back four of Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey and Antonee Robinson is set to remain intact, while midfielder Andreas Pereira will be looking to force his way back into the starting lineup ahead of either Sasa Lukic or Sander Berge.

The absence of Wilson could see Adama Traore deputise on the right flank, unless Emile Smith Rowe is moved out wide to accommodate captain Tom Cairney in an advanced central role.

Both Smith Rowe and Raul Jimenez were on target in a 3-1 win over Newcastle earlier this season, and the latter is once again expected to get the nod to start ahead of Rodrigo Muniz up front.

Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

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