Zamora feels Fulham have Fab chance

FULHAM striker Bobby Zamora believes he can get the better of World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro in tonight's Europa League match against Juventus.

Fulham go into the match aiming to overturn a 3-1 deficit from last week's first leg and make the last eight of the competition for the first time.

Zamora failed to find the net in that match as he was cleverly marshalled by veteran internationalist Cannavaro and fellow Italy defender Nicola Negrottaglie.

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The former Spurs striker created a few chances for the Cottagers down the wings in the second half in Turin and believes that could be the key to unlocking the Juve defence at Craven Cottage.

"I thought I did well in the first leg against him (Cannavaro), to be honest," said Zamora. "I held it up well and one thing I noticed is that he didn't like to be run down the channels. He's getting a bit older now, he wants to fight, pull and push you so I'm sure I'll try to turn and push him the other way."

Dickson Etuhu's first-half away goal in Turin gives the Cottagers a slim chance of progressing but Fulham are missing key players.

Captain Danny Murphy and midfielder Jonathan Greening are suspended while Clint Dempsey may have to partner Zamora up front due to an injury crisis.