Sander Berge
FULNorway
Right
Feb 14, 1998
28
6'5"
212 lb
CM
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Deep-Lying Playmaker
FulhamOption for Saturday
Berge (illness) is an option for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Marco Silva, per Jack Kelly of Fullhamish. "Sander had the illness, he's been suffering a little bit more - he's trying his best, he will be in contention."
Analysis: Berge struggled with an illness that kept him out last week, but he is now set for a return, as he has been cleared and is in contention. However, it appears he is still dealing with some drawbacks, leaving the question of how many minutes he will be available. He is typically a starter and will look to return to the role immediately, earning one assist in 33 appearances (32 starts).
Inactive due to virus
Berge's absence in Saturday's game against Arsenal was confirmed by manager Marco Silva to be due to "a virus at the training ground, some players, some staff members too. That was the reason why Sander was not in the squad list.", Jack Kelly of Fulhamish reports.
Analysis: Berge was a late blow to the team's lineup, and his health will now have to be monitored ahead of the final few fixtures of the season. The midfielder has started in 33 EPL matches this campaign, losing a bit of consistency only in recent weeks. As soon as he's ready to play a significant role, Berge will aim to regain a starting spot from Harrison Reed.
Ruled out Saturday
Berge (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.
Analysis: Berge is an undisputed starter in the midfield, making his last-minute withdrawal a significant blow for his side. No details have been provided on the nature of the issue, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain. Harrison Reed is expected to continue filling in at the base of the midfield should Berge remain unavailable for the coming matches.
Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Berge generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Aston Villa.
Analysis: Berge kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since Dec. 27. He made two interceptions and one clearance on that end of the pitch. On the attack he recorded two shots for just the second time this season and he created one chance in his third consecutive appearance.
Assists from cross
Berge assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Analysis: Berge's accurate cross setup the first Fulham goal Wednesday, catalyzing a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. In addition to notching his first goal contribution of the campaign, the holding-midfielder contributed four tackles (three won), two interceptions, four clearances and one block to the defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Berge has been named to the Fulham starting XI in 20 of their 21 league fixtures.
Credited with own goal
Berge registered an own goal, four tackles (three won) and one clearance in Tuesday's 5-4 loss versus Manchester City.
Analysis: Begre would be on the unfortunate end of a Manchester City scoring play Tuesday, with the midfielder deflecting a Jeremy Doku shot into the net in the 54th minute, unfortunately being the game-clinching goal for City. Before the own goal, things weren't much better, allowing four goals, although he did record one clearance and four tackles. He remains without a goal contribution all season after not earning a single one all of last campaign in 31 appearances.
Logging consistent minutes
Berge has started in each of Fulham's seven matches in the 2025/26 Premier League so far.
Analysis: Berge has been a regular in midfield for Fulham regardless of who's playing alongside him. That said, the Norway international doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside in him due to the defensive-minded nature of his role in the middle of the park.
Starter early
Berge started the first two matches of the Premier League.
Analysis: Berge has always been a player that struggles to fill the stat sheet, and he's continued that despite starting each of the first two Premier League matches. Berge was given a rest during Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash, but remains a consistent part of the starting XI in the Premier League. Even with a consistent role, Berge has little opportunity to offer much on either side of the ball, as he mostly focuses on recycling possession.
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