Fulham vs Chelsea – Premier League LIVE: Cole Palmer could be handed his first start as Mauricio Pochettino’s side chase second league win of the season

Cole Palmer starts for the first time while Armando Borja is a surprise up front after his long term injury.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the Chelsea legend said: ‘I am not completely surprised at some difficulties having lived it first hand.

‘I came into a club where it was eight months of results you dont expect from Chelsea and that is with two very good managers in Tuchel and Potter and I felt I could see some issues with confidence that comes when you dont win and motivation in the squad that comes with such a big squad, unprecedented numbers.

‘Some players felt their time was up at chelsea and I lived that feeling, you have to affect it by hiring a very good manager in Pochettino and recruitment but there is no magic wand in football with the Premier League being so unforgiving.

‘When you make so many changes there are so many variables I expected more points and they would have to a degree but it as never going to be an instant turnaround.’

Chelsea have made a shocking start to the season with just one win from their opening six matches.

The Blues sit 15th with five points while their opponets lie 12th with eight points.

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