Fulham team news
The Cottagers could come into the lunchtime derby with a completely clean bill of health; Harry Wilson is the only minor doubt after an enforced substitution in the midweek win over Bristol City.
Veteran striker Raul Jimenez was the catalyst behind the Cottagers’ success in the EFL Cup, forcing an own goal from George Tanner before firing in a brilliant low drive from a Harrison Reed corner later in the first half.
However, the Mexico international will almost certainly cede his place up front to Rodrigo Muniz, scorer of the late winner at Stamford Bridge back in December.
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Chelsea’s injury news
Following Cole Palmer’s enforced withdrawal before the West Ham battering last Friday, Maresca explained that the Blues talisman had been dealing with a groin concern for a few days, and the issue flared up in the warm-up at the London Stadium.
Fans are still waiting to hear the official diagnosis, but it would be a surprise to see him in action this afternoon, so Joao Pedro can expect to work in tandem with Liam Delap up front once again.
Levi Colwill (ACL), Benoit Badiashile (unspecified), Romeo Lavia (unspecified) and Omari Kellyman (thigh) are also absent for the hosts, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is still serving his lengthy suspension for alleged anti-doping offences.
