Andy Johnson to return to Fulham side for the first time in 10 months against West Brom

22 October 2010 10:50
Fulham striker Andy Johnson will make his comeback in tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom.[LNB]Johnson will make his first appearance since January after recovering from a combination of shoulder, knee and hip injuries.[LNB]The 29-year-old played in a development match against Southampton in midweek and manager Mark Hughes has revealed he is ready for the trip to the Hawthorns.[LNB] Fit and raring to go: Fulham striker Andy Johnson hasn't played since January[LNB]'Andy should be OK. He came through 90 minutes and we're pleased with that,' said Hughes.[LNB]'It was the good challenge that he needed to clear his mind. He's available for selection.[LNB]'We'll look at the option of starting Andy. It would be more advisable to introduce him slowly and see how he goes.'[LNB]However, Fulham are suffering an injury crisis in midfield with Simon Davies (ankle), Danny Murphy (abductor strain), Dickson Etuhu (ankle) and Damien Duff (calf) out.[LNB]'We have four guys down in midfield so we're a little bit light in that department,' added Hughes.[LNB] All the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendThe Firing Line: Rocky road for Roy! Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson remains favourite for the chopGraham Poll: Why Tom Huddlestone's goal rightly stood... if only Blackpool could benefit from such accuracy Fulham 1 Tottenham 2: Hughes fury as Huddlestone ends unbeaten runManchester United fans ramp up Wayne Rooney threats by scrawling 'Join City and you're dead' on giant city centre posterTroubled England legend Paul Gascoigne 'arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs'FULHAM FC

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