Fulham head coach Marco Silva felt his side didn’t show enough fight as the Championship winners were thrashed 4-0 at Sheffield United on the final day of the season.
The Blades booked a play-off place with a comprehensive victory, secured by three goals in the first 25 minutes from Morgan Gibbs-White, Iliman N’diaye and Sander Berge. Wing-back Enda Stevens added a fourth early in the second half.
Silva told his post-match press conference:
“It wasn’t the way we wanted to finish the season. It was a tough result for us. We started well and dominated until they scored the first goal. The way we conceded the second and third goals reflects our performance.
“It is a good thing that in the last 15 days we had two moments to celebrate. The players deserve it.
“With the ball, we were really good in certain moments of the game but without the ball it was not good enough. We were not aggressive enough – most of the challenges they won.
“In terms of organisation, we were not at the level we should be and of course they punished us in those moments.
“I know why we lost the game, and we have to analyse the game and to prepare well ourselves for next season. It is a really important moment for this football club next season.”
Travelled to the game yesterday as it was the last this season, never look forward to this time of year when it’s quiet, no games. Wish I hadn’t made the trip, we were appalling worse than we were at Coventry and Derby. There are times when I wonder about Marco’s team selection and positional play. We have a number of talented youngsters why weren’t they given an opportunity yesterday as the team selected were not interested in the game. Play like we did yesterday and it will be déjà vu.
I believe that Silva didn’t show Sheffield any respect by playing the team that he did. If Hector and Gazzaniga weren’t any good for the season how come they were for this one? I agree with the previous comment regarding Silvas team selection at times. Baffles me completely
Perhaps Silva wanted to prove something to the board re: the need for potential signings?
Agee with Steve. Clear demonstration that the squad depth/quality is NOT up to it. But at same time, why didn’t he give opportunities to academy stars?