Overview
- Kick-off is 19:30 GMT at Craven Cottage, live on Sky Sports in the UK and streaming on Peacock in the US.
- Liam Rosenior, hired from sister club Strasbourg, will observe from the stands with caretaker Calum McFarlane in charge for this match.
- Moises Caicedo returns from suspension for Chelsea, with Robert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella available; Wesley Fofana faces a late assessment.
- Fulham are without Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze due to AFCON duties, with Rodrigo Muniz and Kenny Tete also sidelined.
- Chelsea are winless in four league games, while Fulham are unbeaten in five and would draw level on points with a victory.