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Fulhamvs.Crystal Palace

sportsmole.co.uk, 20 February 2025, 23:31
Fulham could be without four injured players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.

Reiss Nelson (thigh) Kenny Tete (knee) and Harry Wilson (fractured foot) all remain sidelined with injuries, while Sasa Lukic is a doubt after he was forced off with a muscle issue in the closing stages of Fulham's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest last weekend.

The potential absence of Lukic could see either Andreas Pereira or Tom Cairney restored to the starting lineup in centre-midfield alongside Sander Berge.

Calvin Bassey scored the match-winner and his first goal of the season against Forest, and he is expected to continue in a four-man defence alongside Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen and Antonee Robinson.

Marco Silva was full of praise for Adama Traore after last weekend's victory and the powerful winger is in line to retain his place on the right flank as Alex Iwobi continues on the left. New recruit Willian is also a wide option at Silva's disposal.

Emile Smith Rowe was also on target against Forest and is set to continue in the number 10 role, while Raul Jimenez, Fulham's top scorer this season with 11 goals in all competitions, is expected to lead the line as Rodrigo Muniz provides cover on the substitutes' bench.

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

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