Fulham manager Marco Silva sends message to Manchester United ahead of FA Cup clash
Marco Silva believe Fulham can not only beat Manchester United on Sunday, but lift the FA Cup this season.
The Cottagers are enjoying an impressive return to the Premier League under Silva, sitting ninth in the table with 39 points and no fear of relegation to the Championship.
The pressure has been taken off and they have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, but they have a tough task ahead of them to reach the quarter-finals at Old Trafford this weekend.
But Silva thinks: London He knows his side are underdogs, but he could cause an upset in Manchester and win the trophy at Wembley.
“You have to prove on the pitch that you can do it ( FA Cup),” said Silva. “If you ask me if I believe it? I’m 100 percent sure. I’m not saying I’m dreaming.
“I believe that if we are at the highest level, we can do it. Manchester United.
“Suffice it to say, with humility, they are the favourites. They have won the Carabao Cup at home.”
Fulham’s good form this season has taken a dip in the last two games, with back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Fulham.
Silva knew he had to play much better than the last two games and sent a message to his senior players to step up.
“We have to show improvement from the last two games to win this match. It should be the first step to stay competitive,” said the 45-year-old. .
“This football game probably doesn’t come naturally to some players. I look forward to seeing you at
“Because there are moments when big players and big characters come along and if it’s not natural, it has to be natural.
“If we fight and hold these games every season, it will be natural.”
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