Litmanen ruled out of crunch clash

Fulham striker Jari Litmanen is fit but will not participate in Saturday’s clash. Litmanen has recovered from the head injury sustained in training last week but is short on match fitness and has been ruled out of the Craven Cottage showdown. Otherwise Fulham...

Niemi fit again for Fulham

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has recovered from his shoulder injury and could displace Kasey Keller in goal with the Cottagers at close to full strength for the visit of Liverpool this weekend. Striker Eddie Johnson is back following illness while his fellow forward...

Litmanen could be crucial, says Roy

Fulham coach Roy Hodgson believes veteran striker Jari Litmanen could yet play a crucial role in their fight for Barclays Premier League survival. Litmanen is back in training following a minor heart scare but his first-team chances have been limited due to the recent...

Smertin set to face Everton

Russian international Alexei Smertin could make a surprise return to Fulham’s starting line up for Sunday’s crunch clash with Everton. The midfielder missed last weekend’s draw with Blackburn and Roy Hodgson feared he could miss up to a...

Litmanen fit for battle

Fulham could throw Jari Litmanen into the heat of a relegation dogfight after the veteran forward convinced manager Roy Hodgson of his fitness. Litmanen, 37, has yet to make a first-team appearance since joining the Cottagers on a free transfer in January following...