Rene Meulensteen believes that Brede Hangeland's return to the Fulham team after a spell out with injury will help them in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
The defender played in the 3-0 FA Cup win against Norwich City following three months out with a sciatic nerve problem.
"It was very good to see him back. It's been a big boost for us and for him. He's been very important over the years for Fulham," manager Meulensteen told The Mirror.
"He's an experienced central defender who's calm on the ball and capable of playing out of the back and feeding the ball to the midfield. His calmness transfers to the rest of the players. He's an attacking threat in the opposition box as well with set plays and corners.
"It really is like having a new signing, because as long as I've been at the club I've had no access to him."
Hangeland could start against Arsenal tomorrow.
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Gary Peters
Gary Peters
