Fulham XI vs Arsenal: Palhinha damage newest, predicted lineup
The former Arsenal participant might miss the possibility to face his outdated membership because of an achilles pressure that started in pre-season, in line with supervisor Marco Silva.
Joao Palhinha, nonetheless, might make his return from a shoulder damage.
“Not different news from last week”, Silva stated about Fulham’s health forward of their assembly with Mikel Arteta’s facet.
“We had some players on the bench last game because they were not fully fit for the 90 minutes. It’s good to see some of them coming back and training with the team. We have a slight doubt on Willian. Joao [Palhinha] had all the week with his teammates.
“Willian had some problems during the pre-season in his achilles. It’s something about the intensity of the pre-season and starting the pre-season late, because he hadn’t signed the contract by the time pre-season started. The impact of the first sessions made a huge impact on both achilles.”
Silva added: “We are treating him. Let’s hope if he’s not going to be involved against Arsenal, the next game he can be involved. It’s not something really serious.”
Elsewhere, Tim Ream will miss the match after his sending off towards Brentford final week, with Silva confirming new signing Calvin Bassey will begin as a substitute.
Predicted Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Reed; Wilson, Pereira, Decordova-Reid; Jimenez
Injuries: None
Doubts: Willian
Time and date: 3pm BST on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Venue: Emirates Stadium