Source: Telegraph
Fulham v Atletico Madrid: Damien Duff uses altitude chamber in bid for fitness
Fulham also have significant concerns over the fitness of striker Bobby Zamora, with Monday likely to be telling in deciding whether two of Roy Hodgson's best players will be available for the most important match in the club's history. [LNB]Duff had an MRI scan on his knee immediately after Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Stoke City while Zamora is responding steadily to treatment on his Achilles' tendon after requiring a pain-killing injection to play in the semi-final win against Hamburg. [LNB]Damien Duff admits it was a no-brainer to move to Fulham"If Damien and Bobby are unable to play in the final, it would be a major, major blow because these are two players who have played such a decisive part in us getting to where we are," said Hodgson. [LNB]"With Damien we're pretty convinced there's no serious muscle damage. Bobby's progress is slow, but it's moving always in the right direction."[LNB]Both players will be rested against Arsenal on Sunday before attempting to rejoin full training on Monday. [LNB]Arsenal still need a point to ensure they finish third behind Chelsea and Manchester United. Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager, remains wary after four defeats in five matches. "The concern is that we have many, many players out and as well that we just lost the games and without any real logic," he said. [LNB]Arsenal effectively need a point, because of their superior goal difference, to secure third place but a defeat would allow Spurs to overtake them. [LNB]
