Steve Finnan is expected to return after his month-long injury lay-off whenFulham face Blackburn at Loftus Road on Monday night. The Republic of Ireland right-back has been suffering from a fractured rib which ruled him out of both of his country's recent Euro 2004 qualifiers.
Winger Luis Boa Morte, who has recovered from minor damage to his medial ankle ligaments, has trained and is expected to feature. Centre-back Alain Goma has been struggling with a calf strain but is improving and also due to play.
Striker Louis Saha, who missed two days' training at the Cottagers' Motspur Park complex this week due to a minor knee problem, is fit again. idfielder Sean Davis will serve the final match of his three-game suspension gainst Rovers.
Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, out for three months with a broken foot, faces another three weeks on the sidelines. nd fans' favourite Barry Hayles, who has battled back from a career-threatening neck injury, is aiming to be back before the end of the season on May 11.
Filed by Shane Murray
