{"id":2029,"date":"2026-08-23T19:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T19:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2026-08-23T19:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T19:09:13","slug":"fulham-star-sander-berge-makes-bold-claim-about-chelsea-ahead-of-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2029","title":{"rendered":"Fulham star Sander Berge makes bold claim about Chelsea ahead of derby"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Sander Berge has been very complimentary of Fulham\u2019s west London rivals Chelsea going into Monday\u2019s derby.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> travel to Craven Cottage to take on Berge and Fulham in the final game of the first round of Premier League<\/a> fixtures.<\/p>\n

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The Blues will have to be cautious after watching Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur lose on Saturday, with Berge ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

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Sander Berge claims Chelsea have \u2018world-class\u2019 players<\/h2>\n

While Berge is prepared for the huge task of taking on Chelsea, the midfielder has acknowledged that his Fulham side will be going up against a team with elite talent.<\/p>\n

Previewing the game on FFCtv<\/a>, Berge said: \u201cChelsea, world-class players, and new manager, which I think will be great for them. But yeah, we\u2019re looking forward to going out there and compete.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fulham got the better of their west London rivals the last time they made the trip to Craven Cottage.<\/p>\n

The Cottagers won 2-1, though they were helped by Marc Cucurella\u2019s red card in the first half. <\/p>\n

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Following Cucurella\u2019s move to Real Madrid, Jorrel Hato or Pep Chavarria could replace the Spaniard in the left-back position. If Xabi Alonso<\/a> uses three at the back, Marco Palestra will also be an option alongside the pair for the left wing-back role.<\/p>\n

Valentin Barco prefers to play in midfield<\/a>, but he has played on the left side of defence in the past.<\/p>\n

Who are Chelsea\u2019s world-class players?<\/h2>\n

Cole Palmer<\/a> was not at his best last season, but there is no doubt that the attacking midfielder is a world-class player after some of the numbers he put up in his first two campaigns at Chelsea.<\/p>\n

When he is fit, many also consider Reece James<\/a> to be a world-class footballer, while Moises Caicedo<\/a> is certainly world-class in his position.<\/p>\n

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Who are Chelsea\u2019s world-class players?<\/h3>\n

We’re going with Cole Palmer, Reece James, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez! \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Joao Pedro can probably get there, but the Brazilian perhaps needs another prolific season before then. Finally, Enzo Fernandez<\/a> deserves to be mentioned in that bracket as well.<\/p>\n

The Argentine has proven himself at both club level and on the international stage. It is astonishing that Chelsea finished 10th last term with such players.<\/p>\n

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