Fulham striker Zamora set for spell on the sidelines after dislocating collarbone

06 January 2010 16:53
Fulham have suffered a major injury blow after it was confirmed thatin-form striker Bobby Zamora dislocated his collarbone in the 3-2defeat to Stoke City on Tuesday. [LNB]Bitter blow: Zamora faces spell on sidelines [LNB]Zamora is expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after colliding with Stoke's Abdoulaye Faye midway through the second-half at the Birtannia Stadium. [LNB]Fulham confirmed the injury this afternoon after assessing the player'scondition but are yet to reveal how long they expect to be without the28-year-old.[LNB]Speaking after the game, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson said: 'It is a bad day when you lose and it is abad day when you lose Bobby Zamora to possibly a dislocated shoulder.It is a very expensive game for us.'[LNB]Zamora has scored six goals in his last eight appearances and hisimpressive form had seen him touted as a possible candidate for Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.[LNB]"It is very disappointing because Bobby is playing so well,' Hodgsonadded after the Barclays Premier League defeat, which keeps Fulhamninth in the table.[LNB]Hodgson added: 'We can only hope it doesn't keep him out for too long.'[LNB] Stoke 3 Fulham 2: Two little too late as hosts are almost caught coldHodgson expects bids for Zamora but insists his striker is staying at FulhamFULHAM FC

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