Nigerian international stars Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi have called on Fulham to maintain a positive outlook. This comes after their dramatic 5-4 defeat against reigning champions Manchester City. The high-scoring Premier League clash took place on Tuesday night at Craven Cottage. Both players urged their team to draw confidence from the fighting spirit they displayed.
Chukwueze’s Call for Confidence
Samuel Chukwueze, who came off the bench, sparked a late surge for Fulham. He netted two crucial goals. His efforts helped pull Fulham back into a contest that had threatened to slip away. Manchester City had earlier raced into a commanding 5-1 lead. Alex Iwobi also found the net. Emile Smith Rowe scored as well. This game became one of the season’s most gripping Premier League fixtures.
Chukwueze reflected on the chaotic evening. He admitted the result was painful. However, he insisted the team should be proud of their fighting spirit. “It was truly a crazy game,” he stated. “I liked the team’s spirit, almost achieving a comeback. This result is difficult to accept. But we must keep our heads up.”
He continued, “I believed, and we all believed, we could score more goals. Now, we have to move on.” Speaking to the club’s official website, Chukwueze shared more thoughts. He felt Fulham had done enough to earn something from the match.
“We created many chances in the second half. They were almost converted,” he noted. “This was a difficult result. We wanted three wins consecutively, but it did not happen. Still, we will keep our heads up. We fought until the very last minute. On Sunday, against Crystal Palace, we will give everything for our fans.”
Iwobi Echoes Positivity
Alex Iwobi shared a similar sentiment. He stressed that disappointment aside, Fulham should carry the positives forward. They play again this weekend. “I feel disappointed,” Iwobi told the club’s website. “We showed great fighting spirit, but got no reward. However, I believe we must extract the positivity from this game.”
Iwobi started Fulham’s comeback. He scored with a well-taken finish early in the second half. Chukwueze then added two more goals. This set up a tense finale. However, Manchester City held firm. They secured all three points in the dying minutes.
Focus Shifts to Crystal Palace
Fulham now shifts focus. Their attention turns to Sunday’s London derby. They will play away at Crystal Palace. The team aims to channel their strong offensive performance. They seek a winning result for their fans.
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