Kalas to be assessed ahead of derby

Tomas Kalas could return for Fulham in Saturday’s derby against QPR.

Kalas has been struggling with a hip problem and has not played since the Whites’ 2-0 victory over Championship leaders Wolves on 24 February.

But the on-loan Chelsea defender is back in training and will be assessed ahead of this weekend’s game to see if he is fit enough to return to action.

Meanwhile, QPR midfielder Josh Scowen is set to miss the game after being taken to hospital with a suspected burst appendix.

Rangers also have doubts over Jack Robinson and Paul Smyth, who both missed the midweek win at Aston Villa.