Silva still confident despite Benfica thrashing

Fulham head coach Marco Silva says he still believes in the success of his Fulham project as the club prepares for another tilt at the Premier League despite a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Benfica in Faro last night and the slowness of the Whites’ summer...

Benfica batter brittle Fulham

After an encouraging display by a youthful Fulham outfit against Nice last night, this evening provided a reality check for Marco Silva and the club’s hierarchy. The Whites, fielding a much less experimental side, were cut to pieces by a Benfica side that played...

Fulham to face Nice and Benfica in Algarve Trophy

Fulham will prepare for their Premier League return by participating in a three-team tournament during their pre-season tour of Portugal next month.Marco Silva’s men will take on Nice and Benfica on successive days as the continental sides compete for the...

Gutierrez poised to leave PSV

Reports from the Netherlands claim that Mexican international midfielder Erick Gutierrez is poised to leave PSV Eindhoven this summer as incoming manager Ruud van Nistelrooy prepares to reshape his squad.The 26 year-old holding midfielder scored the opening goal as...

Silva on Benfica shortlist

Fulham boss Marco Silva is one of the names on Benfica’s shortlist as the Portuguese giants consider who to appoint as their permanent manager in the summer.Benfica parted company with Jorge Jesus in December after three straight defeats and a rumoured rift with...