Team News
Fulham vrs Southampton
Premier League Match Day 17 22/23 at Craven Cottage
Saturday 31st December 2022 KO: 15:00
Referee:
Graham Scott (Oxfordshire)
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Following a comprehensive win earlier this week, Marco Silva is likely to field a settled side on Saturday, spearheaded by star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
The latter shook off a foot problem to feature on Boxing Day, and should again be supported by Willian, Andreas Pereira and Bobby Decordova-Reid.
Due to injury, Neeskens Kebano, Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon all remain out of contention for the hosts.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Decordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian; Mitrovic
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Southampton, meanwhile, could be without Theo Walcott, who has been sidelined by a calf problem, while Tino Livramento remains on the long road to a return from his ACL injury.
Midfielder Romeo Lavia (hamstring), defender Juan Larios (groin) and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy (ankle) are also on the sidelines.
Armel Bella-Kotchap is short of match-sharpness but may be promoted from the bench this weekend, in order to bolster a faltering back line.
Teenage winger Samuel Edozie will hope to keep his place in the visitors' lineup after making a big impression against Brighton in his first Premier League start for the club.
Southampton
possible starting lineup:
Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Lyanco, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud; Ward-Prowse, Diallo; Djenepo, Elyounoussi, Edozie; Adams
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Source Jonathan O'Shea at Sports Mole