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Fulham will travel to Rome for the Europa League Group E clash on Thursday without Damien Duff after the winger sustained an Achilles strain in the 3-1 win over Liverpool at the weekend.

Erik Nevland is set to retain his place on the wing at the Stadio Olimpico after replacing Duff to good effect against the Reds.

Andrew Johnson and Danny Murphy are still missing with the injuries that have kept them out of the side for four and two weeks respectively.

Simon Davies had a run out in the reserves on Tuesday after over a month on the sidelines but also has no chance of featuring against the Italians.

Roma boss Claudio Ranieri is still without talismanic striker Francesco Totti as the Lupi skipper remains sidelined with knee problems.

Mirko Vucinic is set to return to lead the attack alongside Julio Baptista but defensive duo Juan and Nicolas Burdisso are also still ruled out.