Context: Fulham Manager Marco Silva on Nottingham Forest and Elliot Anderson
As Fulham prepares to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend, Fulham manager Marco Silva is mindful of the threats posed by Forest, even in the absence of their captain, Morgan Gibbs-White. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo will need to adjust his tactics as Gibbs-White serves a suspension for a red card received against Brighton.
Marco Silva on Gibbs-White’s Absence:
Silva: “It is not my problem – it is more for Nuno, as you know,” Silva said with a smile during his pre-match press conference. “Then I have to be honest as always, when you have Gibbs-White or you don’t have Gibbs-White, you are different. I have to be honest with you. For sure Nuno prefers to play with Gibbs-White and if you ask me I prefer not to play with Gibbs-White. That’s it, simple.”
Context: Silva’s Praise for Elliot Anderson
Silva went on to highlight Elliot Anderson, a potential replacement for Gibbs-White in the Forest lineup, and praised the young player for his abilities. Anderson, a summer signing, has been impressive, and Silva expects him to be a key threat.
Marco Silva on Elliot Anderson:
Silva: “Very good side. Of course you are talking about Gibbs-White, for sure he is going to play another in that position that is really good too. Let’s see what is going to be the player there, if he is going to play Anderson – that is a very, very good player as well. Young player, but very good one.”
Context: Silva on Nottingham Forest’s Other Key Players
Despite the absence of Gibbs-White, Silva is wary of Forest’s other attacking threats, including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga, and Chris Wood. He acknowledged that Forest has started the season well and are capable of punishing any opponent.
Marco Silva on Forest’s Threats:
Silva: “Of course they have that quality out wide with [Callum] Hudson-Odoi, with [Anthony] Elanga, [Ramon] Sosa as well. All their players – even the striker [Chris Wood] – are in a very good moment as well. They are always a threat and capable to punish any side.”
Silva on Forest’s Start to the Season:
Silva: “It is going to be a tough game and the way they started the season speaks for itself. It is not a surprise he [Nuno] is doing a good job since he joined the club.”
