Riise needed by Cottagers - Agent

29 September 2010 14:27
Fulham midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise will not be sent out on loan, according to his agent Tore Pedersen.[LNB] The 27-year-old Norway international has yet to play for the Cottagers this season and was reportedly unsure where he stood under new manager Mark Hughes.[LNB]Speculation mounted that a short-term move away from west London may have been on the cards, but following a discussion with the club, Riise's agent says he will be staying put.[LNB]"We have been in contact with Fulham, and been told that Bjorn Helge will not be loaned out," Pedersen told Nettavisen. [LNB]"The feedback was that they are delighted with him, and his chance will come.[LNB]"They were crystal clear that he is not going to be loaned out. Instead, they praised his attitude and effort in training."[LNB]Riise, younger brother of former Liverpool full-back John Arne, has been at Craven Cottage for one year after arriving from Lillestrom last summer.

Source: Team_Talk