Fulham travel to Sunderland this weekend as they look to get their play-off challenge really going ahead of the second half of the campaign.

The men from Craven Cottage have been too inconsistent for a top six berth so far this year but we know what they can do when they hook it up.

With that in mind, then, we're wondering whether Stefan Johansen will remain in his false 9 role against the Black Cats...

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Alfie Burns

Not for me, at the Stadium of Light, Fulham should be going for it and lining up with a recognised striker.

Aboubakar Kamara and Rui Fonte were both utilised from the bench last weekend, and for me, one of that duo should start tomorrow, with Johansen dropping back into a deeper role.

Jokanovic could be considering the tactic in bigger games, however.

Chris Gallagher

Yes, I don't see why not.

I think Fulham will have the majority of the ball and the fluid style of a false nine could work.

Sunderland have defenders such as John O'Shea who won't like getting dragged out of position. And, if it doesn't work it's easy to revert back to normal.

Adam Simeoni

Is there anyone else to play as a striker? Injuries are mounting up, and Jokanovic could be forced into playing a false nine again.

Fulham beat Birmingham but lost to Brentford with the tactic, so it remains to be seen whether it actually works.

The tactic gave Spain a World Cup, but will it work on a regular basis in the Championship? I'm sure we'll find out this weekend.