Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa ‘not nervous about place’ regardless of defeat at Ipswich

When Marco Silva was appointed Fulham boss in 2021 he introduced a stability to the membership that ensured they have been aggressive within the Premier League, with out ever actually being at risk of being relegated.

Silva departed in the summertime to develop into head coach of Benfica and in appointing Arbeloa as his alternative, Fulham have been undoubtedly taking a little bit of a bet.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid participant arrived with restricted managerial expertise at senior stage, having had a quick spell in control of Real Madrid from January till May this 12 months.

The greatest downside Fulham have had underneath him is conceding late objectives, together with his aspect having let in objectives within the ultimate quarter-hour in 4 of their six Premier League matches.

Despite that, Arbeola was defiant after the Ipswich defeat, insisting he’s proper man for the job at Fulham, and he can deal with the stress of needing to show issues round.

“Maybe you do not know me however I performed for the most effective group in global community. I’ve coached the most effective group within the global community,” he stated.

“Maybe you do not know, however simply to let you already know, that stress is a part of my life since I used to be a child.

“So, it’s regular in soccer. It is regular for gamers, it’s regular for coaches and everyone that’s round a group.

“I feel stress is one thing that’s essential for me and I prefer it.”