Match Preview : Chelsea seek revenge against Fulham after January window spending spree

Chelsea and Fulham lock heads again after the mouthwatering end to the transfer window. , Potter has been fully backed with the statement signings of Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix, Mudryk, Madueke, Gusto and the rest. It is only sane to assume that positive results or nothing should be the standard at the bridge for the rest of the season.

Chelsea team news :

Reece James, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus Cheek are available to play some minutes however the likes of Kante, Pulisic, Kovacic and Joao Felix are expected to miss out through injuries and suspensions. While this game might come too early for Enzo Fernandez due to work permit, Jorginho’s departure to London rivals Arsenal might be a move that could well raise eyebrows.

The prospect of seeing Mudryk get his first start for Chelsea will be something to savor after a scintillating cameo against Liverpool.

Fulham team news :

Fulham visit Stamford bridge with their star man Alexander Mitrovic back to face the Blues after missing out on the first fixture between the sides due to suspension. Marco Silva will be hoping that the Serb can lead the team to victory after back-to-back losses to Spurs and Newcastle United.

Fulham have virtually no injury worries coming into the game with Neeskens Kebano the only current absentee. New signing Cedric and Sasa Lukic are in line to make their very much anticipated premier league debuts at the bridge.

Chelsea’s potential lineup :

Arrizabalaga, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile; Azpilicueta, Gallagher, Hall, Cucurella, Mount, Mudryk, Havertz

Fulham’s potential lineup :

Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed, Andreas Pereira; Decordova-Reid, Mitrovic, Willian

My preferred Chelsea lineup :

Arrizabalaga; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Badiashile; Azpilicueta, Gallagher, Mount, Cucurella, Madueke, Mudryk, Havertz

Score prediction – Chelsea 2 – 0 Fulham

Chelsea have kept back to back clean sheets since the introduction of Badiashile, the French

international has slotted right in alongside veteran defender Thiago Silva. While the blues will need

more than clean sheets to edge Fulham, Potter and his boys are walking on a minefield of pressure.