Fulham (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Schwarzer; Reither, Hangeland, Senderos, Richardson; Manolev, Enoh; Ruiz, Emanuelson, Karagounis; Berbatov.Out: Dejagah (ankle), Diarra (knee), Petric (thigh), Sidwell (suspended), Duff (abductor).
Chelsea (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Terry, Bertrand; Luiz, Lampard; Hazard, Mata, Oscar; Ba.Out: Cole (hamstring), Romeu (knee), Cahill (knee).Test: Marin (hip).
The 34-year-old was forced off 10 minutes into Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa with an adductor strain, which will also likely see him miss this weekend's match against Arsenal.
Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell is suspended, while Ashkan Dejagah and Mahamadou Diarra are sidelined for the remainder of the season.
The experienced pair were unused in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City at Wembley, but interim manager Rafael Benitez is poised to rotate his squad once more as Chelsea's congested schedule continues with the west London derby.
Striker Fernando Torres could also start in a week which will end with Chelsea going to his former club Liverpool, but Ashley Cole, his fellow England defender Gary Cahill and long-term absentee Oriol Romeu remain out, while Marko Marin is doubtful.
Match NotesRafael BenÃtez's rotation policy will continue as Chelsea bid to maintain their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four.
As derby games go, this is often relatively gentle affair and with Fulham comfortably placed, the visitors will expect an easy passage.
The last clash ended without goals, with Fulham frustrating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and Martin Jol would be delighted to take another point off the noisy neighbours.
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