Fulham manager Felix Magath has insisted that striker Darren Bent will be given another "chance" in the team following "personal issues".

The forward, who is on loan from Aston Villa, has not made an appearance for the Cottagers since their 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City on March 8.

"I think everybody has had their chance and unfortunately in the last weeks, Darren has some personal issues," Magath said in Thursday's press conference. "It was quiet around him, so I give other players a chance and I think Darren will get another chance next time.

"Everybody wants to play. I have to choose after a training session who was good and who has convinced me and so I decide who is playing. He is fit this week and he has no personal issues this week."

Fulham are currently five points adrift of safety in the Premier League table.