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Why Calum Chambers’ last-minute injury ruined Fulham’s chances of victory at Old Trafford
When Fulham’s starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Manchester United was released, many supporters were shocked to see no place for Calum Chambers in the 18-man squad.
A late injury to the Arsenal loanee ruled him out of the match at Old Trafford, a brutal blow that ruined the Whites’ chances of picking up any points.
Over the past four matches, Chambers has reinvented himself in SW6 as a deep-lying, combative central midfielder.
After his initial shaky performances at the back, Slavisa Jokanovic played him as a defensive midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 away at Liverpool, and the Englishman has drawn rave reviews in the centre of the park ever since.
Often first to every contested ball, quick to break up opposition play, and surprisingly potent going forward, Chambers swiftly turned himself into an integral member of the team.
Yet in his absence on Saturday, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa was forced to fill in.
The Cameroonian international conjured up one of the worst displays all season in a Fulham kit, failing to track back defensively, constantly conceding possession thanks to terrible decision making, and generally lacking any sort of effort or desire.
Anguissa’s sending off was unjust but it was telling that Ibrahima Cisse — a man making his Premier League debut — was far more composed and effective after coming on.
In all, Calum Chambers’ absence was heavily felt during Fulham’s 4-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United, and Claudio Ranieri will be hoping he is fit for next weekend’s matchup against West Ham.