Fulham vs. Cambridge United - Carabao Cup 3rd Round

Fulham hosts Cambridge United from League Two in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Kickoff is Tuesday at 2:45 EDT on Paramount Plus.

One of the great things about Fulham's current squad is that it is relatively deep. We should have a chance to see some of our new signings finally and Silva can rotate the squad and still have a strong lineup. Silva said that Robinson might have a chance to play against Cambridge, but at this point who knows? I expect Diop and Cuenca to be the central pair in front of Lecomte, with Castagne as the right back. In the midfield I imagine Reed, Cairney, and Smith Rowe. Then we get to the interesting decisions. Will Kevin start? Will Chukwuese and Kusi-Asare get significant playing time or even a start? I'd love to see them start, but I imagine that only Kevin as a shot.

Fulham hasn't played Cambridge in a competitive match since 1997 when Fulham lost 1-0 in League Two and only have 2 wins from seven against United (1D 4L). Fulham should make a dent in that difference on Tuesday, but you never know - three Premiere League teams have already been eliminated by lower league opponents this season in the League Cup.

 

In the first half Fulham had over 80% possession but zero shots on target, 4 shots total (same as Cambridge), and zero highlights. Thankfully they were more threatening in the second half with 6 shots on target out of 11, while Cambridge only managed 2 shots. Credit to Cambridge for sticking to their plan, I'll just be thankful it didn't go to a shootout like Preston.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, Kevin went off with an injury late in the second half. Something to keep an eye on.