In the Premier League, Fulham takes on Wolves on Monday night, and it should be intriguing to see who Marco Silva chooses for his lineup.
Before the team returns from the last international break of 2023, Silva gave an update on the availability of his players.
An obvious absence from the squad was known to Fulham supporters even before the Portuguese manager gave a fitness update.
Joao Palhinha was sent off for the game tomorrow after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Aston Villa.
Bayern Munich is still considering the 28-year-old, but you have to wonder if his disciplinary history would turn them off.
Fulham’s record was terrible last season without Palhinha, and Wolves will be a difficult team to play against without him.
A solid midfield three has been the foundation of Gary O’Neil’s team’s recent success, so whoever replaces Palhinha needs to be very good.
Silva still needs to respond to a few additional queries, such who will lead the attack.
Raul Jimenez finally found the net against Aston Villa, but other players must step up to support the attackers since the team has one of the lowest scoring averages in the Premier League.
During the international break, two players who are back to full fitness may also make a move in the defense.
The fact that Bernd Leno will start in goal tomorrow is not shocking.
While he hasn’t quite hit the heights he did last year, the German has been outstanding this season.
Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson, who played well for the USA, will be back at the back on the left side.
On the right, however, there might be two adjustments as Kenny Tete and Tosin Adarabioyo are back in shape.
In place of Ream, Fulham has been lacking a right-footed player, therefore Tosin ought likely start against Wolves.
Harrison Reed is expected to start alongside Alex Iwobi and Andreas Pereira, taking the place of the suspended Palhinha.
Jimenez ought to continue leading the attack alongside Willian, who did not go abroad for work.
Harry Wilson might start on the opposite wing depending on who gets back from a lengthy tour with Jamaica, Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Silva states that Rodrigo Muniz should return next month, but in the meanwhile, we must tend to him. As a result, he is currently unavailable. Let’s hope Rodrigo returns from his vacation in the middle of December.
Following tomorrow’s victories for Luton and Bournemouth, Fulham needs three points to reclaim the lead over the bottom five.
This season is suddenly considerably more nerve-wracking because Everton will be leading the charge following their points deduction as well.
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