Fulham welcome back Scott Parker for the visit to Blackburn on Saturday - although the club admit they are 'managing' and Achilles injury sustained by Ross McCormack.

The striker came on as sub against Sunderland in the FA Cup after picking up a knock the previous week, but is inked in for the trip to Ewood Park.

"We did a bit of finishing in training today, and Ross was a bit sore, so we've got to manage it," explained Symons. "But he's very robust is our Rosco, and he wants to play every minute of every game, but we intend to look out for him in the right way."

Tender ankle: McCormack (R)

Parker was a non-starter at Sunderland as he nursed an ankle injury, but the 34-year-old is also on the train to Blackburn.

"Scott's been in full training this week after we rested him on Saturday because his ankle wasn't quite right,"added the gaffer.

"His training was modified on Monday, but he had a good hit, Tuesday, and a good session on Thursday."

New boy: Jazz Richards

Defender Sean Kavanagh has added stitches removed after a knee gash in the third round replay against Wolves, but is two games at least from a return to first-team action, although new right-back Jazz Richards is almost certain to take over from Jack Grimmer, not that Symons was giving much away.

He joked: "At least one name from the starting XI? I can tell you Marcus (Bettinelli) will be in goal."