Fulham v Bournemouth: Boost for Fulham and Cherries star could play

Tom Cairney is in contention for a return to the Fulham side when they host Bournemouth on Saturday.

The midfielder has been short of match fitness and has played just four times this season – the last coming against Everton in September – but could be involved if he proves his sharpness.

Left-back Joe Bryan has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah is hoping to be fit after a shoulder problem.

Provisional squad: Bettinelli, Rico, Fabri, Christie, Fosu-Mensah, Odoi, Chambers, Mawson, Ream, Le Marchand, Ayite, Ryan Sessegnon, Seri, Cairney, Kebano, McDonald, Johansen, De La Torre, Anguissa, Steven Sessegnon, Schurrle, Vietto, Mitrovic, Fonte, Kamara.

Bournemouth hope to have forward Joshua King fit.

Norway striker King has been carrying an ankle problem since coming back from international duty, but otherwise Cherries boss Eddie Howe reported no fresh injury concerns.

Left-back Charlie Daniels (knee) is closing in on a return, while midfielder Kyle Taylor (calf) also continues his rehabilitation.

Provisional squad: Begovic, Francis, S Cook, Ake, A Smith, Lerma, L Cook, Brooks, Fraser, Wilson, King, Boruc, Rico, Gosling, Surman, Ibe, Stanislas, Defoe.