Marco Silva
Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed his satisfaction following a vital 3-1 away victory against Sunderland, which marked a return to form for his team. The win at the Stadium of Light was a much-needed boost for Fulham, who had been struggling with their Premier League results. A brace from Raúl Jimenez and a decisive goal from Alex Iwobi secured the three points for Silva’s side.
Marco Silva said: “A big win. We knew that it was going to be another crucial game for us – very important. We came into it with some not good results for us in the Premier League, of course, after an incredible run during December and January. We wanted to bounce back at a place that has been very difficult for other teams to play, against Sunderland. It’s been working well for them and we knew it. Of course, the pitch wasn’t perfect for both sides. We knew that this game needed certain types of characteristics and we did it. We were clinical. A very good goal from a corner, very well-prepared and executed very well. We prepared that moment for Raúl and he scored. After that, a clear penalty and we score to make it 2-0. After the 2-1 is the moment that pleased me. We ended really well despite the pressure from the stadium buzzing in that moment. There were no chances from them until our third goal, and we scored the third goal in an incredible moment from us. Credit to Sunderland for the way they made life difficult for us, as always. But overall I think we deserved the three points. It’s a big win for us.”
Marco Silva also said: “It doesn’t look good unfortunately, but I cannot be 100 per cent sure as it’s too soon. Probably tomorrow or in two days time we’re going to know more about it and hopefully it’s nothing serious, but right now the feeling is not the best. We have to wait.”
The match was a testament to Fulham’s resilience and tactical preparation, especially given the challenging conditions at the Stadium of Light. Silva’s team executed their game plan effectively, with Raúl Jimenez’s goals coming from a well-rehearsed corner and a penalty. Despite Sunderland’s efforts to apply pressure, Fulham maintained their composure and sealed the win with Iwobi’s late goal.
In addition to the victory, Silva addressed concerns regarding Kevin, who was substituted due to an injury before halftime. While the full extent of the injury remains uncertain, Silva expressed hope for a positive update in the coming days.
This victory not only provided Fulham with a much-needed morale boost but also demonstrated their ability to adapt and perform under pressure. With this win, Fulham aims to build momentum and improve their standing in the Premier League.
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