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Fulham to go with Fabri over Rico for Crystal Palace clash

Fabri is set to start for Fulham against Crystal Palace today.

Sergio Rico, who arrived from Sevilla on loan on deadline day, was expected to be the club's first-choice keeper, but the 24-year-old, who has been a regular in La Liga, will have to settle for a place on the sidelines having trained just once with his new team.

The Daily Mail says Rico speaks little English which poses a major problem for manager Slavisa Jokanovic with regard to communication.

The future of Marcus Bettinelli, who was expecting to be first choice this season after playing a key role in last season's promotion, is now in doubt.

Bettinelli is on England manager Gareth Southgate's radar, but a call-up depends on him playing regularly.

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