Fulham's narrow escape from a humiliating defeat at Wycombe Wanderers has done little to boost their morale as they continue to struggle in the Premier League. Marco Silva's side are now four games without a win, teetering on the brink of relegation and facing a daunting task to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
The only positives for Fulham came from Josh King's first senior goal, which cancelled out Cauley Woodrow's opener against his old team. However, even this was not enough to mask the overall sense of frustration that had built up throughout the match, with many fans venting their anger at Adama Traorรฉ's lacklustre display and what they perceived as complacency from Silva's side.
The match itself was a tense affair, with Fulham struggling to create chances against an Wycombe side that refused to give up. In the second half, however, Kevin's introduction brought a new sense of energy to the team, with Ryan Sessegnon also making a telling contribution from left-back.
Despite these moments of hope, Fulham ultimately needed penalties to separate them from their League One opponents. Benjamin Lecomte was the hero, saving three spot-kicks before Issa Diop sealed the win in sudden death.
For Silva, the match was a reminder that his team's confidence is fragile and that they need to work hard to stay in contention for survival. The injury to star striker Raul Jimรฉnez also cast a shadow over the game, with Fulham's squad looking increasingly thin and vulnerable to injuries.
The win at Wycombe may have provided a small morale boost, but it was not enough to dispel the sense of unease that hangs over Fulham. As Silva himself admitted, his team need to be more positive and confident, and they require the support of their fans to do so. With their next game against Wolves looming, Fulham will need to summon all their strength and determination if they are to avoid a further embarrassment.
The only positives for Fulham came from Josh King's first senior goal, which cancelled out Cauley Woodrow's opener against his old team. However, even this was not enough to mask the overall sense of frustration that had built up throughout the match, with many fans venting their anger at Adama Traorรฉ's lacklustre display and what they perceived as complacency from Silva's side.
The match itself was a tense affair, with Fulham struggling to create chances against an Wycombe side that refused to give up. In the second half, however, Kevin's introduction brought a new sense of energy to the team, with Ryan Sessegnon also making a telling contribution from left-back.
Despite these moments of hope, Fulham ultimately needed penalties to separate them from their League One opponents. Benjamin Lecomte was the hero, saving three spot-kicks before Issa Diop sealed the win in sudden death.
For Silva, the match was a reminder that his team's confidence is fragile and that they need to work hard to stay in contention for survival. The injury to star striker Raul Jimรฉnez also cast a shadow over the game, with Fulham's squad looking increasingly thin and vulnerable to injuries.
The win at Wycombe may have provided a small morale boost, but it was not enough to dispel the sense of unease that hangs over Fulham. As Silva himself admitted, his team need to be more positive and confident, and they require the support of their fans to do so. With their next game against Wolves looming, Fulham will need to summon all their strength and determination if they are to avoid a further embarrassment.