Brede Hangeland doubtful for Fulham

Fulham captain Brede Hangeland has emerged as an injury doubt for the team's trip to Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Norwegian defender was forced off during Monday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace with a nerve problem.

Manager Martin Jol now admits that the centre-back could be sidelined for the Cottagers' next game.

"He is injured," Jol told reporters. "He's got a nerve that caused him problems.

"He played two games for Norway so I thought he was 100% but at half time we had to take him off.

"It's a sciatic nerve from his Achilles. I'm not a doctor but a nerve can cause you problems."

Monday's victory over Palace saw Fulham climb up to 14th place in the Premier League table.