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Fulham boss Marco Silva says Harry Wilson WILL recover in time to play in World Cup after knee injury rules the Wales star out of start to the season and up to two months of action

Fulham boss Marco Silva believes Wales winger Harry Wilson will recover from his injury in time to play at the World Cup in Qatar.

The 25-year-old sustained a knee issue after a clash during his side's pre-season behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa and is set to spend up to two months on the sidelines, with the World Cup starting on November 21.

Silva, whose side host Liverpool in their first Premier League match since securing promotion on Saturday, said: 'It's difficult for us to give a timeline to you really because different things can happen.