The post-Martin Jol era starts at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, with Fulham hosting Tottenham Hotspur.
After such a dreadful start to the season it was only a matter of time before Fulham lost patience with Martin Jol. Sadly their 3-0 defeat to West Ham on the weekend -- the Cottagers' sixth straight defeat in all competitions -- proved to be the final straw. Coach René Meulensteen takes charge of first team duties for the first time on Wednesday, with Fulham hosting Tottenham Hotspur.
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Spurs haven't been great this season, with their manager André Villas-Boas also starting to come under fire with his side winless in their last four league matches. However, they should still have enough to see off a side struggling in the bottom three, despite the motivational effect the introduction of a new manager may have on the hosts.
Fulham will be without the injured Hugo Rodallega and Matthew Briggs, while Dimitar Berbatov and Brede Hangeland are both in doubt. For Spurs, Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose are both unavailable, and could be joined on the sidelines by Emmanuel Adebayor.
Fulham injuries and suspensions
Out: Hugo Rodallega (groin), Matthew Briggs (hernia). In doubt: Dimitar Berbatov (illness), Brede Hangeland (leg).
Tottenham Hotspur injuries and suspensions
Out: Christian Eriksen (ankle), Danny Rose (ankle). In doubt: Emmanuel Adebayor (ankle).
Projected lineups
Fulham: Maarten Stekelenburg; Kieran Richardson, Fernando Amorebieta, Philippe Senderos, Sascha Riether; Pajtim Kasami, Scott Parker, Steve Sidwell, Alexander Kačaniklić; Dimitar Berbatov, Darren Bent.
Tottenham Hotspur: Hugo Lloris; Jan Vertonghen, Vlad Chiricheș, Michael Dawson, Kyle Walker; Mousa Dembélé, Sandro; Nacer Chadli, Paulinho, Aaron Lennon; Roberto Soldado.
Match Date/Time: Wednesday, 8 p.m. local, 3 p.m. ET
Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
TV: Premier League Extra Time, DirecTV (U.S.), Sportsnet World (Canada).
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Online (Canada).
