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Konchesky seeing a specialist

19 Sep 2009 - 10:39:17

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Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky is set to see a specialist about his ongoing problems with a knee injury.

The 28-year-old may need surgery on the problem, which has troubled him since the tail-end of last season.

Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson confirmed: "It's not a major knee problem, but a slight one that may need surgical intervention, though hopefully not.

"Even though it's not ligament damage because it's on the knee, it still causes aggravation and problems for him.

"Last week the game against Everton and training went well, but he's felt it a little bit this week.

"We're hoping (specialist) Faris Haddade will give us an indication of what we need to do to get rid of this problem or how we can continue to manage it.

"We don't want Paul to stop playing, but it's difficult if a player feels he's not at 100 per cent.

"He's had this since the end of last season, but it's got steadily worse and we want him to play pain-free.

"It could be easily solved with a simple injection, but it could need surgery that might keep him out for a month.

"If the diagnosis is that he needs an operation we want it done straight away."