Chelsea predicted lineup vs Fulham - Premier League

Chelsea are looking to bounce back from midweek disappointment when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.

The Blues suffered another setback on Tuesday evening, losing 1-0 to Middlesbrough in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. While they have the chance to redeem themselves in the return leg at the end of January, defeat at the hands of Championship Boro may knock their already fragile confidence.

Fortunately for Chelsea, they welcome one of their favourite opponents to Stamford Bridge this weekend. The Blues have lost just once in 24 meetings with Fulham, with Mauricio Pochettino's side winning their first league fixture with the Cottagers this season 2-0 courtesy of Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja goals.

Pochettino does have a number of injuries and absentees to contend with, although he will still be able to field an embarrassment of riches at Stamford Bridge this Saturday.

Here is how Chelsea could line up against Fulham in their next outing.

GK: Djordje Petrovic — With Robert Sanchez injured, Petrovic has had to step in during the Spaniard's absence. The Serb has been an able deputy since coming into the team, even proving the hero in a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

RB: Malo Gusto - The Frenchman has been impressive this season, especially given the huge, Reece James-sized shoes he is expected to fill. It will be an interesting battle of attacking full-backs between Gusto and Antonee Robinson down Chelsea's right-hand side.

CB: Axel Disasi - A regular in the Chelsea starting lineup this season, the summer signing has started 18 of the Blues' Premier League games.

CB: Thiago Silva - Still going strong at the age of 39, Silva has also started 18 Premier League matches this