Midfielder Alexei Smertin (muscle problem) and full-back Moritz Volz (shoulder, groin and foot problems) are back in training but will not feature in Fulham’s home game with Newcastle tomorrow.

Michael Owen has been warned that he risks injury “trouble” if he plays for England against Russia on a plastic pitch.

Chelsea 0 Fulham 0

FULHAM manager Lawrie Sanchez hailed striker David Healy after his goal helped the Cottagers come from behind to beat Bolton 2-1.

Arsenal 2 Fulham 1

Fulham 4 South China 1

Fulham defender Ian Pearce (leg) is sidelined after picking up a knock in the defeat at Sheffield United in midweek, but Phillippe Christanval and Carlos Bocanegra both return to the squad for the Barclays Premiership visit of Newcastle.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Sheffield United in the Barclays Premiership on Tuesday evening.

The man now known in London as well as Rome as the Little Aeroplane brought down Coca-Cola Championship high-flyers Stoke to steer Fulham through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Fulham have offered a contract to former Russia captain Alexei Smertin, according to the player’s agent.

Blackburn defender Lucas Neill remains intent on leaving Ewood Park.

Alexei Smertin could be set for a return to the Premiership after Dinamo Moscow admitted they are discussing the possibility with the former Chelsea, Portsmouth and Charlton midfielder.

Charlton have announced a financial losses of £5.1m (€7.5m) for the six-month period ending December 31, 2005.

Jiri Jarosik looks set to follow Alexei Smertin out of Chelsea as part of Jose Mourinho’s midfield reshuffle which he hopes will see Michael Ballack arriving at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have completed a deal with Dynamo Moscow which allows Alexei Smertin to return to Russia.

Alexei Smertin has signed a four-year contract with Dinamo Moscow, according to the Russian club’s website.

Alexei Smertin looks to have played his last game for Charlton as he finalises a move back to Russia with Dinamo Moscow.

Alexei Smertin believes he is on the brink of wrapping up a move back to Russia with Dinamo Moscow.

CHARLTON boss Alan Curbishley has revealed he left Russian midfielder Alexei Smertin out of his side’s draw at Liverpool because of speculation over his future.

Lokomotiv Moscow are the club midfielder Alexei Smertin has been talking to about a possible move back to Russia, according to Lokomotiv president Valeri Filatov.

Charlton have no fresh injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Liverpool despite a clutch of first-teamers having been away on international duty.

MICHAEL BALLACK’S likely next destination remains Italy after speculation linking the Bayern Munich midfielder to Chelsea was dismissed by his agent as “boring and tiring”.

Charlton midfielder Alexei Smertin claims he has received an offer from a Russian club to return home.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley admitted the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa was a “frustration for everybody” but insisted England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson should not let it cloud his judgement of Darren Bent.

Alexei Smertin, Chris Powell and Talal El Karkouri are all pushing for recalls to the Charlton starting line-up at home to Aston Villa tomorrow after they were rested for the midweek draw at Newcastle.

Charlton 2 Leyton Orient 1

Charlton will be without winger Dennis Rommedahl and striker Marcus Bent for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round visit of Orient.

Charlton’s new £2.5m (€3.6m) striker Marcus Bent could make his debut against Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but may start on the bench.

Charlton midfielder Danny Murphy returns for tomorrow’s Premiership visit of Birmingham after missing last week’s FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday with a hamstring problem.

Veteran Charlton defender Chris Powell plans to give Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant a run for his money should the pair go head-to-head again at The Valley this weekend.

Charlton are set to be without defender Gonzalo Sorondo for around six weeks after it was confirmed he had fractured a bone in his foot.

Charlton will assess the fitness of Danny Murphy ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday.

Jonathan Spector is determined to help Charlton turn their season around after Alex Ferguson confirmed the American defender would not be recalled to Manchester United during the January transfer window.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will only watch tonight’s Barclays Premiership showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal if his wife gives him permission!

Charlton will have midfielder Danny Murphy back from suspension for tomorrow’s trip to Everton.

Charlton will have midfielder Danny Murphy back from suspension for tomorrow’s trp to Everton.

Charlton must do without suspended midfielder Danny Murphy when West Ham head to The Valley tomorrow.

Charlton must do without suspended midfielder Danny Murphy for tomorrow night’s clash with Newcastle after his sending off in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at The Valley on Boxing Day.

Thierry Henry has passed a fitness test to lead Arsenal’s attack against Charlton at The Valley.

The Chelsea striker has a lot to look forward to in 2006 - including a World Cup with war-torn Ivory Coast. David Shonfield reports.

American defender Jonathan Spector will be unavailable for Charlton’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at The Valley under the terms of his season-long loan deal.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes made two changes as his side looked for a fifth straight victory at Ewood Park.

Charlton went into today’s Barclays Premiership clash against Bolton without leading scorer Darren Bent.

Alexei Smertin is set to return to the Charlton squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Bolton at The Valley.