Source: SKY_Sports
Fulham wait on Barnes
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says Giles Barnes is some way off starting a match for the club.[LNB] The 19-year-old England youth international joined The Cottagers at the end of last month on loan from Derby, with a view to a permanent deal.[LNB]But Barnes is still on his way back to full fitness from knee ligament damage he suffered last season.[LNB]And Hodgson admits he will be limited to cameo roles until he can find peak fitness.[LNB]Wait"He came to the club after a long absence and is unfit," said Hodgson on the club's official website. [LNB]"Our job is to get him fit and he's working hard to get fit but I don't think you'll see Giles playing any major part in our play until he's fit enough. [LNB]"He might be able to play a bit part and come on for 10-15 minutes as a substitute but if we're talking about him playing a serious role as a 90 minute player then first of all we have to get him physically fit.[LNB]"In the short time he's been with us he's shown great aptitude and has worked well. [LNB]"We're going to have a look at some of our players and it'll be good to see how long he lasts and can go for."[LNB]
