Fulham boss Martin Jol has explained the absence of Dickson Etuhu in recent weeks.

The Nigerian has missed out on the matchday squad in recent weeks and Jol revealed it is because he wanted to leave for first-team football.

"He was in the squad then out. Last time he wanted to move," he said.

"I want players who want to focus on Fulham but there was no approach so he is back in the squad.

"His mentality is fine but he's one of these players - and especially in the transfer window - who comes up to you and tells you he needs to play.

"And not once, but a lot of times - 'I need to play, I need to play'. I said 'okay, wait and see' so for me it was no problem but there was no approach so we have to sit down again."