Last Updated: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:05
Fulham loan signings Stefano Okaka and Nicky Shorey could be handed their debuts in the home clash with rock-bottom Portsmouth.
The new duo are expected to be involved at some point against Pompey as injuries continue to hamper boss Roy Hodgson's plans.
Andrew Johnson could now be out for the rest of the campaign due to his serious knee injury while Zoltan Gera also has knee problems.
Dickson Etuhu has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations but he is unlikely to feature while John Pantsil, Clint Dempsey and Paul Konchesky all remain on the long-term injured list.