Fulham vs Chelsea

1st Selection: Enzo Fernandez 1+ Fouls Committed

Enzo Fernández has been a consistent presence in the fouls column this season, averaging 1.43 fouls per 90 minutes.

He has committed at least one foul in 14 of his last 16 starts across all competitions, underlining a clear trend in his defensive output.

Fernández is an aggressive presser who regularly steps in to disrupt transitions, and when play breaks quickly, he is often forced into tactical fouls rather than allowing opponents to advance unchecked.

His recent league figures further support this angle, with foul counts of 2, 2, 2, 4, 0 and 1 in his last six appearances.

Notably, against Manchester City at the weekend, he was penalised just once despite committing four fouls overall, with advantage played on multiple occasions.

With a similar game state expected midweek, another foul looks highly likely.

2nd Selection: Cole Palmer 1+ Fouls Won

Cole Palmer remains Chelsea’s primary creative outlet and the focal point of their attacking play.

The England international thrives in possession, frequently carrying the ball through central areas and engaging defenders in one-on-one situations, a style that naturally draws contact.

Palmer is currently winning 1.8 fouls per 90 minutes, and his recent record reinforces that consistency, having drawn 2, 3, 1, 2 and 1 fouls in his last five starts.

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He is expected to come up against Saša Lukić, a midfielder who averages over two fouls per game and is known for his aggressive approach out of possession.

The stylistic matchup strongly favours Palmer being fouled at least once as Chelsea look to funnel play through him in advanced areas.

3rd Selection: Antonee Robinson Over 1.5 Tackles

Antonee Robinson has been one of the most reliable tacklers in the Premier League this season, combining athleticism with an assertive defensive mindset.

The Fulham left-back has registered two or more tackles in all seven of his league starts, meaning this line has landed 100% of the time when he has featured from the outset.

His recent tackle counts of 2, 3, 4, 4, 2 and 4 further illustrate how frequently he is involved in defensive duels.

Although Robinson did not start the reverse fixture against Chelsea, his replacement Ryan Sessegnon still managed four tackles, highlighting the demands placed on that side of the pitch.

With Chelsea likely to attack aggressively down their right via Estevao, and overlapping runs expected from Malo Gusto, the conditions are ideal for Robinson to continue his strong tackling trend.