Lee Clark has been ruled out of Wednesday’s game against his former club Sunderland because of the Achilles injury picked up last Friday.

The 28-year-old midfielder, signed from The Black Cats for £3million two years ago, was unable to play in the 3-2 defeat at Manchester United in the opening game of the season on Sunday.

Fulham immediately sent Clark to see a specialist and the good news is that the injury, a recurrence of an old problem, is not serious.

Nevertheless, as well as missing the Sunderland game, Clark will also be absent for the home clash with Derby on Saturday.