Fulham have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves as centre-back Joachim Andersen has been declared fit. The Denmark international missed the previous two matches with a hamstring injury sustained against Arsenal in Gameweek 8, but manager Marco Silva confirmed his availability in the latest team news.
Speaking ahead of the fixture, Silva provided an upbeat injury update: “Things look better. Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson are in contention. [Rodrigo] Muniz and [Samuel] Chukwueze will be in contention. [Raul] Jimenez is a doubt, [Joachim] Andersen is in. Jedi [Antonee Robinson] is out.” Andersen’s return is particularly timely given that left-back Antonee Robinson has been ruled out, leaving Fulham with defensive adjustments.
Fulham face a Wolves side currently bottom of the Premier League, making Andersen’s presence crucial for Fantasy Premier League managers who have invested in the £4.5m defender. Andersen’s ability to contribute to clean sheets and his bonus points for defensive contributions had made him a popular pick before his injury lay-off.
The match is part of a busy Saturday schedule in Gameweek 10, with the FPL deadline set at 1:30pm BST. Fulham will be hoping Andersen’s return can help stabilise a defence that has missed his leadership, while Wolves will look to exploit any lingering rustiness.
