Chelsea’s injury list has hit double figures again, with none of Ben Chilwell, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Edouard Mendy, N’Golo Kante, Reece James, Armando Broja or Wesley Fofana ready to return against Fulham.
Christian Pulisic out for a “couple of months” and Raheem Sterling no closer to returning, the out-of-form summer addition should partner Kai Havertz in attack.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in training but still not fit enough to play after his ankle injury, while Ben Chilwell is slowly edging closer to a return from his hamstring injury.
Chelsea also remain without N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Armando Broja with a total of 10 players out of their west London derby match.
James is back out running on grass and Kante is doing individual training but they are not expected back this week with no precise timeframe given for their recovery.
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However, Aubameyang returned from a back injury that kept him out of the 4-0 FA Cup third-round defeat to Manchester City on Sunday
and could be drafted in for his first start since the World Cup.
Felix will be hoping for his first minutes off the bench, should the Premier League confirm his eligibility for the game.
The Blues will likely pick an experienced side after winning just one of their last eight Premier League matches.
Chelsea Possible Lineup:
Kepa;
Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Cucurella;
Kovacic, Mount, Jorginho;
Ziyech, Aubameyang, Havertz.
