Only a few weeks have passed since the teams’ last encounter, in which Chelsea twice trailed before losing 2-1 to their nearby rivals. The on-loan star Joao Felix was dismissed against the Cottagers to add some serious sting to the evening, and he won’t be available for the second leg.
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After that, the Blues were able to win four points against Crystal Palace and Liverpool, and they now have players like Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and Enzo Fernandez in their ranks. The three will now have the opportunity to play on their home field in the Premier League for the first time.
Following their victory over Chelsea, Fulham suffered back-to-back losses to Newcastle and Tottenham. Sasa Lukic and Cedric Soares have joined Marco Silva’s squad for this encounter.