Marco Silva insists there is more to come from his Fulham side after watching the Whites beat Stoke City 3-0 earlier this afternoon.
The Cottagers maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a comfortable victory over Michael O’Neill’s men at Craven Cottage – with goals from Harry Wilson, Bobby Decordova-Reid and Aleksandar Mitrovic clinching all three points. Silva was delighted with what he felt was Fulham’s most complete display since he took over from Scott Parker in the summer, but believed they should have won by a far bigger margin.
The Fulham boss told his post-match conference:
“It was a very good performance from the first minute until the last. We were the dominant team and controlled the game. The only thing was we should have scored more goals. 1-0 was not enough from the first half with the chances we created. We should be more clinical. We did a really good job. But it’s just five games and nothing more.
“It’s a process. We are building something and creating something inside the football club. The players have to buy the idea of the manager and they are doing that. They are working hard, they are winning games. But it’s so early to talk about it. It’s not the moment to look to the future and say what we can do.
Silva was pleased with Aleksandar Mitrovic’s performance after the Serbian put pen to paper on a new five-year contract at Craven Cottage yesterday, but was reluctant to single out individuals for too much praise.
“He had a good game for us and he is happy. And he is an important player for sure, no doubts about it. He missed a penalty, that doesn’t matter, he will score the next one. But so many players did well it would be unfair of me to just talk about him.”
Loving being a Fulham fan at the moment. The manager wants to play attacking football. The players look up for it. We’re back in the Cottage. The new stand will be awesome.
Although we won easily in the end I thought Stoke looked ok at times without any real cutting edge up front.
I love the way Silva speaks about the game and the team. Only comment I would make is I’m not sure about our keeper. He doesn’t want to come for crosses. We could do with a bit more ownership of the 6 yard area from him for sure
COYW
PS Good old Denis Odoi stepped in well today.
Although Marco Silva says the priority is a right back ,I thought Denis Odoi played well. Not as good going forward as Tete, but slightly better defensively. His heading ability is a major plus when defending corners. The jury is out regarding the goalkeeper, but I agree he does not seem comfortable with crosses. All round a great performance. Seri frommbeing a non entity is now my choice in front of the back four.. his vision is excellent. I would like to see Stansfield on the bench even if he is not used. We are being entertained and not bored like with Parkerball
I believe that Marco says he wants a right back because Tete’s injury must be more serious than we think. And he wants 2 players for each position to compete for a place in the starting eleven.
Has for the game, what a great performance once again. COYW
I think they may try and get fredericks on loan until Tete is back. Has a torn hamstring could be out until new year
2 Months Ago Doom And Gloom With Parker Saga – Looked like we were going to loose key players and head into Meltdown . Now its Hey Ho Silva Lining – From keeping key players , rediscovering those put in the cold , giving youngsters a break , to being Top of Table – Going into today’s match was wondering if we would get a draw or slip up . None of it ! And Silva wanted more goals ( we could have won 5-0 ) My man of the Match Denis Odoi he was great coming in as Right Back – and first class defensive beacon all round COYW
Just wanted to add my opinion. Thank you Denis Odoi. You played with your heart in true Fulham style despite being ignored by Scott Parker. He is typical of what our club needs players that are committed to Fulham not just a job earning enormous salaries like Anguissa and perhaps Knockhert
Great performance from the lads. Ream and Odoi were superb.
Think Fulham should look at signing Dembele from Peterborough. Have a friend who follows Peterborough and he says he will be an amazing addition at Fulham. Well done lads. Brilliant.
Always liked Odoi but also wary of a poor tackle, I guess it’s what you get for 100% commitment. Would however be happy for him to hold the RB position untilTete fit.
So close to close of window and no news on Anguissa. Would be so good to hold him, top spot for the taking!