Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressed confidence in his team’s future prospects despite a challenging start to the season. The west London club has suffered three consecutive defeats without scoring a point, most recently losing 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home despite generating superior offensive statistics.
The performance metrics told a different story than the final scoreline, with Fulham creating chances at a higher rate than their opponents. Despite this, the team found themselves booed by sections of the home crowd following the match. Arbeloa, whose playing career included stints at major European clubs and 56 international appearances for Spain, acknowledged the difficult situation while expressing belief that results would eventually improve.
The manager’s next fixtures present formidable challenges, with upcoming matches against Liverpool and Manchester United, both former employers. Historical context adds pressure to the situation, as only a small number of Premier League teams have avoided relegation after starting a season with five consecutive losses.
Despite the winless start, Arbeloa maintained a positive outlook for the campaign ahead. The former Real Madrid defender suggested that if his side continued creating quality scoring opportunities as they had demonstrated, success would follow in due course.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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