Fulham Fulham manager Chris Coleman could recall striker Luis Boa Morte after the player came through 45 minutes in the 6-0 reserve team win over Brentford.
Boa Morte showed no reaction to the hamstring problem that has dogged him in recent weeks but Coleman may still decide it is too early to risk him.
Sylvain Legwinski is out because of flu but midfielder Steed Malbranque could start after being on the bench for the last two games as Fulham begin the first of three crucial games at the foot of the Barclays Premiership.
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C. Palace Crystal Palace will give fitness checks to Vassilis Lakis and Gonzalo Sorondo ahead of the short Barclays Premiership trip to Fulham on Saturday.
The midfielder and defender both have reported tightness in their hamstrings over the festive season and will be given every chance to fully recover.
Finland midfielder Joonas Kolkka (ribs) is, though, expected to be out for another week or so. Nicola Ventola (fractured ankle) and Tommy Black (broken leg) both remain long-term absentees.