Arya News - Chelsea Seek Response as Fulham Clash LoomsMidfield Reinforcements Return for Crucial West London DerbyChelsea head to Craven Cottage on Sunday for a Premier League encounter with Fulham that now carr...
Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah were omitted entirely, while Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke featured only from the bench. These decisions suggest a reshuffle is imminent, especially with Jadon Sancho’s recent upturn in form – four goal involvements in three matches – not guaranteed to secure him a starting berth.
Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson were both withdrawn early in Thursday’s defeat, an indication they will retain their places against Fulham. “We were flat, and that’s on me. But we’ll respond,” Maresca is understood to have told the dressing room following the Warsaw result.
Injury Updates and Squad Availability
Encouragingly for Chelsea, Romeo Lavia has returned to full training and could feature if required. The Belgian has endured a frustrating start to life at Stamford Bridge but could now be a key figure in the final stretch of the season.
Longer-term absentees Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu remain sidelined, as does promising youngster Omari Kellyman. Mykhailo Mudryk continues to be unavailable for selection due to a persistent issue.
Maresca will be hoping the reintroduction of Caicedo and Fernandez stabilises a midfield that has lacked intensity in recent weeks. Craven Cottage has been a happy hunting ground for Chelsea in the past, but Fulham will look to capitalise on their rivals’ inconsistency and discontent.
Predicted Line-Up and Key Kick-Off Details
Expected Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Injured: Fofana, Guiu, Kellyman
Unavailable: Mudryk
Time and Date: 2pm BST, Sunday 20 April 2025
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
With Champions League football still within reach, Chelsea must find their rhythm fast. Victory against Fulham won’t solve every problem, but it might just steady the ship.