Six changes for Chelsea vs Fulham tonight

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January 7, 2026 19:34 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea’s interim manager Calum McFarlane has made six changes to the starting line-up for tonight’s Premier League derby against Fulham on the road.

The Blues played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City last weekend and will now be aiming to return to winning ways.

Ahead of the encounter, McFarlane has made six changes. Robert Sanchez returns in goal, having recovered from a minor muscle injury.

Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella return to the backline. Josh Acheampong and Benoit Badiashile make way for the defensive duo.

Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos operate in midfield tonight. Enzo Fernandez will start as the number 10 for the west London giants.

In the final third, Cole Palmer will line up on the right wing with Pedro Neto on the left, while Liam Delap has been picked to lead the line.

Reece James, Estevao and Joao Pedro have dropped to the bench.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Fulham: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Enzo, Neto; Delap.