Premier League 2024-2025: Chelsea-Fulham, the likely lineups

Chelsea-Fulham, the probable formations

Chelsea and Fulham will face each other in the traditional "Boxing Day" of the Premier League, marking the 18th day of the English league. Kickoff at Stamford Bridge at 4 p.m. The hosts will try to clinch the three points to move within -1 of leading Liverpool, while the guests will seek their sixth consecutive useful result to confirm themselves on the left side of the standings.

Maresca is expected to rely on Jackson as center forward, with Sancho, Palmer and Madueke on the trequartista line. In the median, space will be given to Caicedo and Fernandez. In defense, the central pair will be Colwill and Adarabioyo, with Malo Gusto and Renato Veiga as full-backs.

Silva, on the other hand, is expected to trust Raul Jimenez in the center of the attack. Supporting the Mexican will be Iwobi, Wilson and Pereira. In the midfield, space will be given to the Segre-Lukic duo.

Probable lineups

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Renato Veiga; Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho; Jackson. Coach: Enzo Maresca.

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Jorge Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Wilson; Raul Jimenez. Coach: Marco Silva.