Arbeloa says the first month will not define Fuham's season - but a statement of intent against Chelsea would set the tone.
21.08.26, 12:52 Updated 21.08.26, 13:04 4 Minute Read
Dave Kidd
AMID all the positivity, all the talk about being brave on the ball and aggressive without the ball, there was a moment of caution from Alvaro Arbeloa.
As the Spaniard took his first pre-match media conference as Fulham boss, he dropped in one key plea for realism.
“There are many new things, so we need time,” said Arbeloa, “We have a difficult month ahead of us, but this month will not define us.”
Patience with Arbeloa may well be necessary. He is a rookie as a Premier League manager, completely untested as a coach outside the confines of Real Madrid, and he is in the midst of a major refresh for an ageing squad.
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Dave Kidd has been a leading journalist for three decades and was Chief Sports Writer on four national newspapers. As a Fulham fan of 45 years and a season-ticket holder on the Hammersmith End, he will deliver the highest quality coverage of the Club, with the passion of a true fan and the insight of an elite sports writer.