21-year-old Chelsea player set to get his first start against Fulham

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Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen might be among Mauricio Pochettino’s first XI against Fulham on Monday.

Following Ben Chilwell’s absence from the team due to a recently sustained injury, the left-back role is left with a big question mark.

However, the youngster showed an outstanding display in the victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

Matseen who has not yet been named as a starter for the Stamford Bridge side, might be given an opportunity  in the game against Fulham, thereby paving way for more starts.

Marc Cucurella could also be deployed as a right-back again, as Chelsea would be without Reece James and Malo Gusto.