After reaching your highest league position of 7th, Fulham have since lost 3 on the bounce – what are your factors behind your recent dip in form?
I genuinely am not sure we can really put it down to anything really. Manchester City away is always a right off, Manchester United we were incredibly unlucky and Everton was just a bad day at the office. If I were to give an actual answer, I’d probably just say it’s mid-table inconsistency.
Harry Wilson is yet to sign a new contract at Fulham after being
in the form of his life this season. How confident are you that he will remain at the club?
I’m not sure. I’ve been a big Harry Wilson advocate for years now, but his agent is (understandably) playing hardball for his client. I think we’ll see how the rest of his season goes, but I wouldn’t be shocked if we refused to cough up cash if his patch of good form doesn’t continue.
Another ongoing contract issue at Fulham is manager Marco Silva’s. What seems to be the hold up on him agreeing new terms, and do fans want him to stay?
I think January was a big one, Fulham needed to prove to Silva they were willing to invest and invest they did with Oscar Bobb. Silva as well I’d imagine is looking to see where his stock is with potential suitors. Fans love Silva and want him to stay, I think it’ll happen.
Fulham are yet to win a Premier League away match in 2026 and struggle for goals away from Craven Cottage – what are the key reasons behind this?
Again I think that this needs a bit of context. Manchester United and Leeds were both defeats to late goals and while we haven’t won away yet, we’ve not been ‘that’ bad. If I was to pinpoint an answer towards goals then I’d say that Jimenez is completely burnt out. With Rodrigo Muniz out for so long, Jimenez has been ran into the ground and is struggling at the moment.
Norwegian international winger Oscar Bobb was signed from Manchester City in a £27m deal in January. What has he brought to the table so far?
Not an awful lot as of yet, he’s still getting back to fitness, but fans are excited!
Now we are over halfway into the season, Wilson aside, which players have stood out for you most this season?
Jimenez’s effort has been outstanding given the circumstances, Emile Smith Rowe has had a much improved year and Ryan Sessegnon has stood out defensively.
On the other hand, who would you say has been underwhelming?
Antonee Robinson was highly regarded last season and has struggled to hit the ground running since returning from injury. He’s found it difficult and as a result lost his place in the side.
If you were Regis Le Bris, how would you set up to exploit Fulham’s weaknesses?
Fulham can be quite timid in midfield at the times and “occasions” seem to get to them. If Sunderland can make it uncomfortable then Fulham could falter.
How do you expect Silva to set up tactically at the Stadium of Light?
Silva will go with his tried and trusted 4-3-3 formation, there’s been occasions weve switched to a five but I can’t see that happening unless we’re leading late into the game.
Are any players missing, and who do you think will start the match?
Barring Lukic, Fulham will have a full bill of players and you’d imagine we’ll go full strength against Sunderland.
(4-3-3) Leno, Tete, Anderson, Bassey, Sessegnon, Iwobi, Berge, Kevin, Wilson, Bobb, Jimenez.
Fulham won 3-2 on their last visit to Wearside – what is your score prediction for this time around?
I think this could go either way so I’ll stick with a 1-1.
