Fulham are backing Alvaro Arbeloa to succeed despite a difficult start to his reign and a lack of wins so far this season.
According to Football Insider, Fulham are not considering a hasty decision over Alvaro Arbeloa’s future despite the club’s poor start to the campaign. Performances have remained encouraging under the former Real Madrid player, but the lack of victories has led to speculation about his position. Nevertheless, the club are prepared to support their manager during the next phase of the project.
Fulham had to make several important decisions during the summer, including appointing the inexperienced Arbeloa as their new manager. After enjoying a period of stability under former boss Marco Silva, the Cottagers decided to take the club in a different direction as part of their plans for the present and future.
Fulham considered Arbeloa after Silva decided to leave the club, with the Portuguese manager eventually taking charge of Benfica. Arbeloa has already faced speculation over his immediate future at Craven Cottage following a series of defeats, but the club are ready to continue backing him.
Fulham stance on Alvaro Arbeloa
Fulham are aware of the growing pressure on Arbeloa after his difficult start to life as manager. By appointing him, the Cottagers accepted the risks associated with hiring an inexperienced coach, and they have now seen first-hand the cost of losing the experience Silva provided.
Arbeloa’s team lost their opening three matches of the season against Chelsea, Sunderland and Crystal Palace before earning their first point with a goalless draw away to Liverpool. Fulham are not rushing into a decision over the Spaniard, as they remain satisfied with the performances of their young team.
Each match has been closely contested, which offers plenty of encouragement for the future. That is one of the main reasons the club are prepared to continue supporting Arbeloa.
Arbeloa needs results
Arbeloa is building an exciting project at Fulham, with the team featuring several young and talented players. During the summer, the manager played an important role in bringing Real Madrid youngsters Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia to the club. He has also made Josh King a key figure in the attacking unit.
However, to secure long-term backing for his project, Arbeloa will still need results. Fulham have played an attractive brand of football so far without collecting enough points, increasing the pressure on the Spanish manager. He must now find a way to turn the team’s performances into better results and strengthen his position in the Craven Cottage dugout.