Chelsea and Fulham will face off in the Premier League 21st round after losing their first-leg games in the Carabao Cup Semi-Finals. Chelsea, once one of the best teams in the 21st century, finished 12th with 44 points last season and is 11 points away from 5th place and European spots. The team is going through a transition with a young squad and constant injuries, which could hinder their impact at this level of competition.

Fulham, a former Premier League champion, finished 10th last year, close to European spots. This year, they are 13th with 24 points, nine points from the danger zone. Their primary goal is survival, but they are on the right course.

The team is facing significant injuries, potentially causing up to nine players to miss. Benoit Badiashile is also questionable. Nicolas Jackson left for the Africa Cup of Nations. Chelsea are keen on signing Lautaro Marinez from Inter, with a potential spending range of 80 million to 100 million.

Tim Ream, the team’s captain, was benched in the Carabao Cup due to a calf injury. He is unlikely to start. The team will also miss Adama Traore with a long-term injury. Key players Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who joined their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, are also unavailable.

Predicted lineups:

Chelsea

Goalkeeper: Djordje Petrovic
Defenders: Levi Colwill, Alex Disasi, Thiago Silva, Malo Gusto
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez
Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Mykhaylo Mudryk

Fulham

Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Tosin Adarabioyo, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson
Midfielders: João Palhinha, Andreas Pereira, Harrison Reed
Forwards: Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Raul Jimenez, Willian

Chelsea VS Fulham (Last 6 matches)

• Chelsea – 4 wins
• Fulham – 1 win
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

England – Premier League Stats

Fulham is expected to score against Chelsea, but a 2-1 win is expected for Chelsea.

Winning probability: Chelsea – 59% , Draw – 22% , Fulham – 19%

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