Team News
Fulham versus Southampton
FA Cup 5th Round 25/26 at Craven Cottage
Sunday 8th March KO: 12:00
Referee:
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Live on TNT Sports 2
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Fulham manager Marco Silva does not expect to have Harry Wilson available this weekend, though the winger does still have time to prove his fitness ahead of the Southampton tie.
Wilson missed the midweek clash with West Ham after picking up a knock against Spurs, and is yet to rejoin full training.
“He was on the grass this morning,” Silva revealed. “Let's see how he's going to react. He was there, doing individual work, not involved with the team, but doing the individual rehabilitation.
“Let's see how he's going to react tomorrow, [and] what is going to be the next step for him.
“Probably right now, if you ask me, he’s probably not going to be in contention for Sunday and probably can have some news on Saturday.”
If Wilson was to miss out, it is likely that Samuel Chukwueze will fill the void, with the Nigeria international playing the full 90 minutes on Wednesday night.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Muniz
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It looks as though Southampton forward Jay Robinson will narrowly miss out on a return to the matchday squad this weekend.
The 18-year-old has been sidelined for over a month with a thigh injury, however Saints boss Tonda Eckert expects him to be available again in the near future.
Mads Roerslev Rasmussen and Welington will also be unavailable for the visitors on Sunday, with the pair recovering from Achilles tendon and muscle injuries respectively.
Southampton possible starting lineup:
Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning; Charles, Bragg; Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza; Larin
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Source Freddie Cotton at SportsMole/Geoff Pruce at Fulham FC