Roy Hodgson fears a European run could cause Fulham problems at home

14 August 2009 11:28
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is concerned a successful run in Europe could dent his team's Premier League survival hopes.[LNB]The Cottagers take on Russian side Amkar Perm in a Europa League play-off at Craven Cottage five days after their league opener against Portsmouth on Saturday.[LNB]Hodgson's biggest fear is that too many games will take a toll on his relatively small squad and that this could have domestic consequences.[LNB] Home concerns: Hodgson fears a European run could prove costly[LNB] He said: 'It would be foolish of me to say there is no chance of that happening.I think the team are still strong. [LNB]'We're even getting stronger ifanything. But last year we were extremely lucky with injuries. I don'tknow quite whether that will happen to us again.'[LNB]United States midfielder Clint Dempsey has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2013.[LNB] FULHAM FC

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