Fulham FC dey prepare to face reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, dis Saturday at Etihad Stadium, despite some big challenges dem dey face. After João Palhinha leave for Bayern Munich, Fulham manager Marco Silva decide to change dem strategy instead of finding direct replacement for Palhinha. Silva shift Fulham’s approach by pushing dem further up the pitch and establishing a high defensive line, which dey use to great effect so far[3).
Fulham currently sit sixth in the Premier League, a significant improvement from last season when dem dey 11th at dis stage. Joachim Andersen, who join from Crystal Palace, don become key figure in dis new tactical setup. Andersen’s passing ability and technical skill dey help Fulham’s buildup play, and he dey connect well with players like Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, and Adama Traoré through long diagonal passes[3).
Despite losing to Manchester United on the opening night of the season, Fulham has only one loss so far and has been performing well. Raúl Jiménez, who take over from Rodrigo Muniz, has scored four goals in his last six outings and will be crucial in the attack against Manchester City. Adama Traoré, who has a good record against City, will also be a key player in the final third[6).
The match against Manchester City will be a big test for Fulham, as City has won their last 16 encounters against dem across all competitions. However, Fulham’s current form and new strategy give dem hope of a better performance. Fulham will be without Carlos Vinicius and Jorge Cuenca due to injuries, but dem have a near full-strength squad otherwise[6).
Marco Silva’s tactical changes and the team’s recent performances have alleviated fears of a slump after Palhinha’s departure. Fulham’s performance against Manchester City will serve as a critical indicator of whether dem ready to progress further in the Premier League).
