Fulham 1-1 Bolton match report: The Daily Mirror verdict

Roy Hodgson fears he might have to dig his boots out after Fulham were plunged into a fresh injury crisis.

The Cottagers boss revealed that striker Andy Johnson underwent surgery on his troublesome groin injury on Saturday, meaning the livewire striker faces several more weeks on the sidelines.

And with suspension, unavailability and injuries to other key players to contend with ahead of Thursday night's must-win Europa League clash with CSKA Sofia, Hodgson faces a struggle just to name a starting 11 let alone an 18-man squad.

Hodgson, who is currently in discussion over a new contract at Craven Cottage, said:  "He (Andy Johnson) had an operation on Saturday in Leicester.

"It's pretty much exploratory because he has tried so hard to get back. There are days when we thought he's cracked it and in manageable pain and then the next day when he comes out to train he hasn't got manageable pain and he is forced to go in again.

"That prompted us after the numerable scans he's had, even alternative medicine in places like Paris, trying to find out exactly what the problem is.

"It has now been decided that they will operate and go into the area he is suffering the pain in the hope they will find out exactly what is doing it and put it right."

Fulham will also be without the injured Diomansy Kamara, suspended trio of Eric Nevland, Paul Knochesky and Jonathan Greening and ineligible Eddie Johnson for their Europa League match, while Bobby Zamora and Danny Murphy remain doubt.

"I'll get my boots out," said Hodgson. "We'll have a go Thursday night and if do get a chance against Basel after that we'll try and take it. If we don't not many of us will be crying our eyes out."

With so many injuries to contend with the last thing any team needs is a full-bloodied encounter with Bolton Wanderers, but that's exactly what Fulham faced on Saturday.

Trotters boss Gary Megson is under increasing pressure at the Reebok Stadium and he was forced to deny rumours of a dressing room split.

However, his players' commitment couldn't be faulted. Six bookings suggested they are willing to fight for their manager, even if it does bring a £25,000 club fine.

Bolton, who faced the Cottagers on the back of four straight defeats, made a positive start and were rewarded with the opener 10 minutes before half-time when striker Ivan Klasnic neatly swiveled and fired home after Fulham failed to clear Gary Cahill's long throw.

But Fulham battered their visitors in the second half and deservedly claimed a share of the spoils on 75 minutes when the impressive Damien Duff got the better of JLloyd Samuel and fired home with his weaker right foot.

Duff was one of Ireland's crestfallen heroes on that infamous night in Paris, but his spirits would have been lifted by his display against Bolton.

Hodgson hailed his winger who has suffered his own injury problems over the years. "All I can say is he's a better player than the one I worked with at Blackburn 12 years ago," Hodgson said.

"I thought he was an outstanding talent and a very good player then, but he's a better player today.

"The perception that he lost his way or the injuries had taken their toll.

"If you asked me who the biggest influences were in the dressing room I couldnít tell you. I don't go into the dressing room too often - the music deafens me. It makes me realise how old I am.

"He is an influence because he's a popular figure. Sadly when he gets his Irish music on in the dressing room it clears it pretty damn quick."

Fulham: Schwarzer 6, Pantsil 6 (S Davies 68mins 6), Konchesky 6, Hangeland 7, Hughes 6, Gera 6 (Dikgacoi 81mins 5), Greening 6, Baird 7, Duff 8, Dempsey 6, Nevland 6. Subs not used: Stockdale, Ki-Hyeon, Riise, E Johnson, Smalling.

Bolton: Jaaskelainen 7, Steinsson 7, Samuel 6, Cahill 7, OíBrien 7, Taylor 5, Gardner 6, McCann 6, Cohen 5 (M Davies 78mins 6), K Davies 6, Klasnic 6 (Muamba 60mins 6). Sub snot used: Habsi, Elmander, Knight,  Ricketts, Lee.