The 10-goal forward injured his knee in training last week and missed Saturday's victory at Bolton Wanderers.

At first it appeared to be just a niggle but now Fulham say he may need minor surgery. That means at least three weeks on the sidelines and it could be November before he gets to play again.

Saha's despair is good news for Luis Boa Morte, however, who will get a chance to win himself a permanent first team spot. He scored twice in Saha's absence on Saturday, making it six goals already this season.