Johnson suffers injury blow

20 August 2009 22:47
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Fulham striker Andy Johnson is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks with a dislocated shoulder.[LNB] Johnson scored the opener in Fulham's 3-1 Europa League victory over Amkar Perm on Wednesday but his evening ended in disappointing fashion.[LNB]He was knocked to the ground by a body-check from Dmitry Belorukov midway through the second half and was in obvious discomfort as he rose to his feet.[LNB]The former Everton man prodded at his shoulder and left the pitch with his arm dangling to be replaced by Erik Nevland.[LNB]Fulham boss Roy Hodgson afterwards confirmed Johnson had suffered a dislocated shoulder and the striker is not now expected to return to action until October.[LNB]The news will come as a major blow to Hodgson as Fulham prepare for a crucial period in the Premier league.[LNB]They also look set to qualify for the group phase of the Europa League if they can defend their two-goal lead in Russia next week.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports