Fulham boss Scott Parker hopes Tom Cairney can make tonight's clash with Leeds United.

The 30-year-old has not featured for Fulham since their 1-1 draw at Newcastle in December and has been struggling to return to full fitness due to an ongoing knee problem.

"You're getting to that point in the season, you're also getting to that point with Tom where he's been out for some time now and the issue is still ongoing," the Fulham boss said.

"So, of course there's that fear, definitely (that he could miss the end of the season).

"We are confident and what brings us that confidence is that he is close. He has managed to be able to train, come off it, train, come off it.

"But this is an ongoing issue and time is against him with nine games to go. We're still hoping that we can get a fit Tom Cairney on the pitch."