Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Fulham
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
John Terry | Out | 7.06 | |
Frank Lampard | Out | 7.08 | |
Daniel Sturridge | Doubtful | 6.39 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Alexander Kacaniklic | Out | 6.69 | |
Bryan Ruiz | Out | 7.28 | |
Simon Davies | Out | N/A | |
Kieran Richardson | Out | 6.51 | |
Brede Hangeland | Out | 7.17 |
Team News
Chelsea
Fulham
- Rafa Benitez takes charge of his second game at the helm of Chelsea, and with the fans having given him a rather unwelcoming reception in his first game, he will hope that a positive result can start to change some of their opinions.
- Benitez has the same injury concerns, with Terry and Lampard injured and Daniel Sturridge still a doubt.
- Benitez will retain Fernando Torres up front despite mounting pressure on the striker to start performing. The Spaniard has gone 559 minutes without scoring in the Premier League, and Benitez is expected by many to get the best out of him, and it remains to be seen whether he can do so.
- Martin Jol's injury list remains substantial, though Mahamadou Diarra was back on the bench at Stoke and could be in line to feature.
- Philippe Senderos will continue at centre-back with Brede Hangeland serving the second game of his three match suspension.
- With Bryan Ruiz still out, Fulham will play with Petric partnering Berbatov up front, while Duff and Rodallega could replace Dejagah and Karagounis out wide.
Mata and Mikel aren't starting. Chelsea has just confirmed it
lol 0-0 again
Benitez has to get a result in this one. 3-1
Chelsea will win 2-1