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Fulham

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The sporting director, in brief

Fulham are in the Premier League table.

Fulham have points.

Fulham's next league match is Coventry City v Fulham on .

We expect Fulham to line up in a for the next match.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Fulham doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

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02 · match

Next Match

“What should Fulham expect from their next league match?”

Fulham's next league match is Coventry City v Fulham on .

Our forecast gives Coventry City a chance of winning against Fulham.

Our forecast gives Coventry City v Fulham a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Fulham a chance of winning against Coventry City.

We expect Coventry City to score goals against Fulham.

We expect Fulham to score goals against Coventry City.

Fulham's Elo rating is .

Coventry City's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Fulham's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Fulham to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Bernd Leno at .

Predicted to start: Calvin Bassey at .

Predicted to start: David Affengruber at .

Predicted to start: Timothy Castagne at .

Predicted to start: Antonee Robinson at .

Predicted to start: Shea Charles at .

Predicted to start: Sander Berge at .

Predicted to start: Josh King at .

Predicted to start: Oscar Bobb at .

Predicted to start: Alex Iwobi at .

Predicted to start: Gonzalo García at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Fulham, and what is the latest news?”

Ryan Sessegnon is suspended.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Hugo Larsson is doubtful with a groin injury and a % chance of playing.

According to BBC Sport, Iwobi delivers Fulham's first win of season.[BBC Sport]

According to Sky Sports, Fulham beat Hull to earn under-pressure Arbeloa a first PL win.[Sky Sports]

According to BBC Sport, 'Men against boys' - Jakirovic criticises Hull City after Fulham defeat.[BBC Sport]

According to BBC Sport, Arbeloa praises 'brilliant' Fulham after first league victory.[BBC Sport]

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Fulham players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Josh King's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Kenny Tete's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Calvin Bassey at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Calvin Bassey is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Ryan Sessegnon at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Ryan Sessegnon is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Sander Berge at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Sander Berge is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Hugo Larsson's contract runs until .

Tom Cairney's contract runs until .

Bernd Leno's contract runs until .

According to The Guardian, Kenny Tete has been linked with a move away from Fulham.[The Guardian]

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06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Fulham strengthen, and who fits?”

Fulham's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Fulham's options for goalkeeper add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for goalkeeper.

At the squads closest to Fulham in strength, the best option for goalkeeper is typically worth . of Fulham's options for goalkeeper, counted by where they start, are veterans.

Dream target: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), who is years old.

Gianluigi Donnarumma plays for .

Gianluigi Donnarumma averages league goals per full match.

Gianluigi Donnarumma averages league assists per full match.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Gianluigi Donnarumma's comparison is within .

Gianluigi Donnarumma's stronger foot is his .

Gianluigi Donnarumma stands centimetres tall.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has won international caps.

Gianluigi Donnarumma starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Gianluigi Donnarumma played minutes.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Gianluigi Donnarumma is (likely between and ).

We project Gianluigi Donnarumma to play of Fulham's minutes.

We rate Gianluigi Donnarumma's injury risk as .

Dream target: Joan García (FC Barcelona), who is years old.

Joan García plays for .

Joan García averages league goals per full match.

Joan García averages league assists per full match.

Joan García has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Joan García's comparison is within .

Joan García's stronger foot is his .

Biggest need: goalkeeper

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Gianluigi Donnarumma
Club
Manchester City
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Manchester City in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. The most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Market value .
Joan García
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Barcelona in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. The second most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Market value .
Bart Verbruggen
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Brighton & Hove Albion in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. The third most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Guillaume Restes
Club
FC Toulouse
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Toulouse in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. A move that can happen: FC Toulouse sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Stanislav Agkatsev
Club
FK Krasnodar
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FK Krasnodar in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. A move that can happen: FK Krasnodar sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Robin Risser
Club
RC Lens
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm
Why · A regular: minutes for RC Lens in the past year's matches on record. A move that can happen: RC Lens sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Mike Penders
Club
Chelsea FC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · injury risk
Why · Aged and already a regular ( of Chelsea FC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Robin Roefs
Club
Sunderland AFC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · Aged and already a regular ( of Sunderland AFC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jonas Urbig
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · two-footed · cm
Why · Aged and already a regular ( of Bayern Munich's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: defensive midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Yasin Ayari
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for tackles ( league season). He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. Closest in style: A. Mac Allister. The most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down. Market value .
Angelo Stiller
Club
VfB Stuttgart
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for VfB Stuttgart in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Market value .
Noah Sadiki
Club
Sunderland AFC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Sunderland AFC in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at defensive midfield. We expect him to play of Fulham's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Matvey Kislyak
Club
PFK CSKA Moskva
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for PFK CSKA Moskva in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. A move that can happen: PFK CSKA Moskva sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Kaishu Sano
Club
1.FSV Mainz 05
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield · two-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for 1.FSV Mainz 05 in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. A move that can happen: 1.FSV Mainz 05 sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Pape Gueye
Club
Villarreal CF
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for share of duels won, the top for fouls won and the top for shots ( league season). He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Villarreal CF sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Fulham. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Oscar Højlund
Club
Eintracht Frankfurt
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · That is more than Shea Charles, the last of Fulham's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of Eintracht Frankfurt's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Mamadou Coulibaly
Club
AS Monaco
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · That is more than Shea Charles, the last of Fulham's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of AS Monaco's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Lamare Bogarde
Club
Aston Villa
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays defensive midfield, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Shea Charles () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Aston Villa's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Fulham today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far