Fulham seem determined to break the streak of ups and downs that marked the latest of their past, tearing up the yo-yo team’s mark for good and betting on a long stay in the Premier League. The seventh place in the English Premier League, with the same points as Liverpool, conveys the idea of clear comfort and opens up better prospects, a success that did not escape the attention of the Marca newspaper.
In extensive work on CottagesThe Spanish newspaper highlights the work done by Marco Silva, the coach who led the London team to win the championship title last season. On his return to the main stages, the Portuguese coach leads one of the most exciting projects of the season, promising happy days at Craven Cottage: at this stage, they are closer to the Champions League (seven points) than relegation (13).
With a string of broken records, Fulham’s momentum continues to impress: in the Qatar post season, they have won all their matches – four – a mark matched only by Manchester United. The fifth consecutive challenge appears on Thursday, in the derby against Chelsea (at home), which could mean an unprecedented series for the club since the Premier League took on this name (1992/93): four consecutive victories in the competition.
“The appointment of Marco Silva and signings are the key to success. He introduced the style of play and identity that led the team to promotion. Nothing has changed in the Premier League. They had to be more direct and close at times, especially with the big boys, but they always kept to their principles: attacking mentality and high pressing in a 4x3x3 structure. In addition, they are exceptional at set pieces (they scored nine goals from corner kicks), ”says Peter Rötzler, a sports journalist who follows the news of the London team and was contacted by Marca.
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