Claudio Ranieri goes into his second game as Fulham manager with a reasonably brief injury list that will doubtless aid his bid to drag the Cottagers clear of the relegation zone.
Ranieri’s predecessor Slavisa Jokanovic spent much of this season weighed down by selection problems, a contributing factor in Fulham’s disastrous slide to the foot of the Premier League.
For his return to Stamford Bridge Ranieri is expected to be without two midfield options, with Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa carrying a knock and Kevin McDonald sidelined with a muscular injury.
Though he didn't come on, left-back Joe Bryan returned to the bench for the visit of Southampton after seven weeks out, while striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is one yellow card away from suspension.
Fulham injury, suspension list | Team news vs Chelsea
| Player | Condition |
| Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa | Knock (out) |
| Kevin McDonald | Muscle injury (out) |
