Steve Sidwell is set for another spell on the sidelines after aggravating his hernia injury against West Brom in midweek.
The former Reading and Chelsea midfielder had only recently returned from a hernia problem to retake his place in the Fulham midfield, but manager Martin Jol revealed that Sidwell could need another operation.
We had an injury to Steve Sidwell and he will be out for a long time for four, five or six weeks. We had an injury to Steve Sidwell and he will be out for a long time for four, five or six weeks. He had an operation and we have to wait but we fear he needs another operation.