Source: Telegraph
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora out for five months with leg and ankle injuries
Zamora underwent surgery on Sunday to correct the broken fibula sustained in last weekend's 2-1 victory over Wolves, but additional ankle ligament damage was also discovered.[LNB]It was initially thought the 29 year-old would be sidelined for three months, but he must now wait until February at the earliest for his return.[LNB] Related ArticlesZamora out for 'minimum of four months'Fulham 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Zamora adds to Capello's injury woesNew Fulham contract for ZamoraStoke seal Gudjohnsen loanArsenal make final move for SchwarzerHughes said: ''Bobby's had his operation. He will now be in bed with his leg elevated for two weeks.[LNB]''The operation showed ligament damage so we're probably now looking at five months.[LNB]''We want to help Bobby get back quickly and there are no concerns over his ability to get back to the level he was before he got injured.''[LNB]Zamora suffered the injury midway through the first half of Saturday's win against Mick McCarthy's side.[LNB]He thumped the ground in pain and was administered oxygen before being taken to hospital where it was confirmed that he had suffered a fracture four centimetres above his right ankle.[LNB]It was cruel timing as Zamora had only made his England debut the previous weekend with further caps seemingly imminent.[LNB]With Andy Johnson still several weeks away from a first-team return Fulham must now rely on impressive new signing Moussa Dembele to spearhead their attack.[LNB]
