Fulham could receive a boost 'before the end of October' with the return of Harry Wilson from injury, according to The Athletic's Peter Rutzler. 

The lowdown

Wilson hasn't played for Fulham since the penultimate match of their promotion-winning campaign last season.

The winger sustained a knee injury during the summer, and speaking on the eve of the new season, Marco Silva offered little clarity on the exact return timeline.

The manager said he would be out for eight weeks at the very least, but expressed confidence that the player's World Cup prospects were not under threat.

The latest

Speaking on The Athletic's matchday forum after the win at Nottingham Forest, Rutzler suggested that Wilson could be back in the fold within the next six weeks, provided the recovery goes smoothly.

And he feels the Welshman's comeback will significantly strengthen Marco Silva's squad.

"It depends on his recovery. As long as there's no setbacks I wonder if he could come in before the end of the October. If he is available as you say, that would be a huge boost."

The verdict

On the back of a 3-2 victory over Forest that moves them up to sixth in the Premier League table, this is more good news for Fulham fans.

Wilson was excellent in the Championship last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 21 assists in all competitions.

Only Aleksandar Mitrovic (43) scored more for the Cottagers, and nobody could get close to his assist tally, with Fabio Carvalho second best on eight (via Transfermarkt).

The £32,900-per-week man, then, should offer a supreme creative presence as well as a significant goalscoring threat.