Zamora out for five months

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora will be out for five months after breaking an ankle in last weekend’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Wolves, Cottagers manager Mark Hughes said yesterday.

It was initially thought the 29-year-old England forward would be sidelined for three months, but he must now wait until February at the earliest to return to action.

“Bobby’s had his operation,” Hughes said. “He will now be in bed with his leg elevated for two weeks.

“The operation showed ligament damage so we’re probably now looking at five months.”