Liam Rosenior could take charge of his first game as Chelsea manager against a side very close to his heart from his own playing career.
Rosenior played 92 games for Fulham across five seasons, but will be representing the blue side of West London as his deal to become the new manager closes in.
Chelsea players gave a timely reminder of their quality with a spirited display against Manchester City, nicking a point late on.
Liam Rosenior is unproven in the Premier League 😬
Derby – 12 games, 58% WIN
Hull City – 78 games, 35% WIN
Strasbourg – 63 games, 49% WIN
Are Chelsea making a mistake in bringing him over from Strasbourg?
Liam Rosenior managing Strasbourg
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Despite Calum McFarlane’s impressive outing at the helm, we are expecting Rosenior to make plenty of changes to the starting side in his first game in charge.
The Chelsea Chronicle have given their predicted XI to face Fulham in the West London derby on Wednesday.
Calum McFarlane, Interim Manager of Chelsea, and Reece James of Chelsea applaud the fans
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Chelsea predicted XI vs Fulham
Robert Sanchez is expected to be fit for Chelsea after missing the game against City with a small issue, and we are putting him straight back into the starting side.
At right-back, Malo Gusto will be given another start. His performance at the weekend greatly improved after he moved to his preferred side.
Wesley Fofana also missed the game against City with a fever. The hope is that he will be fit enough to start against Fulham.
He will join Trevoh Chalobah at the back, with the duo looking as if they are the best central defensive partnership the club have available to them.
At left-back, there will be a rare start for Jorrel Hato. The Dutchman impressed with his cameo off the bench against City.
The Chelsea midfield will be bolstered by the return of Moises Caicedo, who missed the last game due to suspension.
Club captain Reece James will lead the side out, starting his second game in four days in his newfound position of midfield.
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Just ahead of those two, Enzo Fernandez will look to build on his goal against City with an impressive performance in the new manager’s first game.
Out wide, Cole Palmer will start in the position he featured in the second half against City, where he was able to impact the game far more.
Finish off our XI to face Fulham!
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The opposite wing will see a return to the starting side for Alejandro Garnacho, after he didn’t feature at all at the weekend.
Liam Delap’s impressive cameo against Man City will see him earn a start in Rosenior’s first game, taking the place of Joao Pedro.
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