Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is set to be handed a rare start against Oldham on Sunday, as Claudio Ranieri prepares to make sweeping changes in the FA Cup.
Bettinelli, 26, has not played since he was dropped following the 4-2 defeat at Cardiff in October, with Sergio Rico taking his place in the side.
It has been a difficult period for Bettinelli, who earned a call-up to the England squad in September after a strong start to the season.
He signed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage in October but he has not featured for the side since he agreed that deal.
Rico, who is on loan from Sevilla, is now the Fulham No1 so Bettinelli’s opportunities look set to be limited in the Premier League.
Ranieri is focused on the battle for survival in the Premier League and the Italian is set to rest key players such as Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ryan Sessegnon against Oldham, who are 10th in League Two.
Calum Chambers is available for Fulham after he was ineligible to face his parent club Arsenal on New Year’s Day. Alfie Mawson is still struggling with a knee injury.
