Fulham boss picks out two players who made an ‘impact’ against Bournemouth

Fulham boss Marco Silva has hailed the influence of substitutes Willian and Tom Cairney yesterday. The Cottagers brought the pair on at half-time and helped their side pick up a draw.

The London club drew 2-2 at home to AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage. They fell behind after just two minutes when Dom Solanke scored for the visitors, only to equalise through defender Issa Diop on 22 minutes.

The Cherries took the lead again shortly after through Jefferson Lerma but the hosts were able to find an equaliser after the break with Aleksandar Mitrovic scoring from the penalty spot.

‘Made an impact’...

Silva praised Willian and Cairney after the game, as per Fulham’s official club website:

“We made some changes half-time, not just the players but some important details that made an impact in the game. TC and Willian made a great impact in the game as well and our second half was all ourselves.

“They played with nine players around their box, with just Solanke up front. I know that they were winning, the responsibility for ourselves was to get control of the game. It’s tough to play against nine players around the box, plus the goalkeeper.

“We equalised the game and I think with playing so many times around their box, we could score even more goals. That was something that our players probably deserved with the effort and with the character they showed. It’s one point and we have to keep going.”

Fulham are now three games without a win in the league but have still made a decent start to life back in the Premier League. They are 10th in the table after picking up 12 points from their opening 10 outings.

Next up for Silva’s men is a home clash against Aston Villa on Thursday as they look to get back to winning ways. They then have an away trip to Leeds United next weekend.