Team News
Crystal Palace vrs Fulham
Premier League Match Day 16 22/23 at Selhurst Park
Monday 26th December 2022 KO: 15:00
Referee:
Andy Madley (West Yorkshire)
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Fulham's nine-goal striker Mitrovic returned from the World Cup still nursing a slight foot injury, and Silva has admitted that the Serbia international may not be ready for Boxing Day - the same can be said for left-back Antonee Robinson and his own foot problem.
Neeskens Kebano still has several months of rehabilitation to go before his Achilles rupture will be fully healed, while Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon remain out of contention after suffering setbacks in their recoveries.
A third successive Premier League start could come the way of Vinicius as Mitrovic eyes a potential comeback against Southampton on New Year's Eve, while Tim Ream could possibly be required at left-back if Robinson does not make the cut.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Adarabioyo, Diop, Ream; Reed, Palhinha; Reid, Pereira, Willian; Vinicius
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A defensive reshuffle will be in order for Crystal Palace, who have lost Marc Guehi to a one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards, so James Tomkins should step in alongside returning Dane Joachim Andersen.
Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is expected to remain sidelined until February with a coccyx injury, but he has company in the form of James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson, both of whom are unlikely to be back in action before the New Year.
Competition for spots alongside talisman Zaha in the attack is as rife as ever for Palace, and the returning Jordan Ayew could be given the nod alongside Odsonne Edouard for the capital clash.
Crystal Palace
possible starting lineup:
Guaita; Clyne, Andersen, Tomkins, Mitchell; Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha
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Source Ben Knapton at SportsMole