Fulham vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups

Here are the confirmed lineups for both Fulham and Sunderland ahead of their Premier League clash at 3 pm GMT today.

Fulham are desperate for the win; they currently sit just one point above the relegation places, and their only win in their last six league games came against bottom club Wolves. Sunderland, riding high in fourth place, will be hoping for a similar result to when they last visited the capital, when they defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups

Fulham Injury and Team News

Raul Jimenez: Available despite coming off with an injury while on international duty.

Sasa Lukic: Out due to suspension after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against Everton.

Rodrigo Munez: Out. Has had surgery on the hamstring injury he sustained against Everton. Expected back in the new year.

Antonee Robinson: Out. Not involved for his country during the international break, and manager Marco Silva has confirmed that he will miss today’s game.

Sunderland Injury and Team News

Omar Alderete: Available after following concussion protocols. Lacking match fitness, so may have to settle for a place on the bench

Dennis Cirkin: Has not featured at all this season due to injury. However, he is close to returning after playing for the U21s in midweek, but will not be involved today.

Romain Mundle: Played 45 minutes for the U21s but, like Cirkin, will not be involved today. Has been missing all season.

Habib Diarra: Out due grion injury sustained against Aston Villa in September. Expected back next month and could be available for the derby clash against Newcastle.

Leo Hjelde: Out. Still building up his match fitness, playing a part in the U21’s game recently

Aje Alese: Out. Missing since January, but has returned to training.

Fulham Confirmed Lineup

Starting XI

Bernd Leno
Kenny Tete
Joachim Andersen
Calvin Bassey
Ryan Sessegnon
Alex Iwobi
Sander Berge
Harry Wilson
Joshua King
Kevin
Raul Jimenez

Substitutes: Lecomte, Castagne, Cuenca, Reed, Cairney, Smith Rowe, Adama, Chukwueze, Kusi-Asare

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup
Starting XI

Robin Roefs
Trai Hume
Nordi Mukiele
Lutsharel Geertruida
Dan Ballard
Reinildo
Granit Xhaka ©
Noah Sadiki
Bertrand Traore
Enzo Le Fee
Wilson Isidor

Substitutes: Patterson, Neil, Masukau, Adingra, Talbi, Mayenda, Brobbey, Alderete, O’Nien

Regis Le Bris: “Another Tough Challenge”

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris spoke ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage. He said: “They are really efficient at home, they can create chances in many ways.. They are really proactive, good side with good players, and good experience through their coaching staff.

“I don’t really understand why they struggle away from home, but it’s at Craven Cottage so that is not the main topic for this weekend. Another tough challenge, we know in this Premier League that we can’t play an easy game. It doesn’t exist.”