December 28th 2024.
There's some good news for Fulham fans as Emile Smith Rowe could possibly make his return for the match against Bournemouth on Sunday. However, manager Marco Silva has stated that the young player is still a doubt for the Premier League game. Smith Rowe's last appearance was as a substitute in Fulham's thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on December 14. Unfortunately, he missed out on the following two matches, a draw against Southampton and a stunning 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day.
Initially, before the game against Chelsea, Silva had mentioned that Smith Rowe would most likely be fit and ready for the match against Bournemouth at Craven Cottage this weekend. However, the manager is now waiting until after Saturday's training session to make a decision regarding the player's fitness. When asked about Smith Rowe's availability for the upcoming game, Silva replied, "We don't know yet. It's a decision we will make on Saturday after our training session. We have to keep assessing not only the players who were out in the last game but also the ones who played."
Smith Rowe's last appearance was on December 14 in Fulham's exciting match against Liverpool. Both Fulham and Bournemouth have been on a good run, remaining unbeaten in their last six games. Silva acknowledges the tough test his side will face against a top-level attacking team. "What a battle it's going to be. Andoni Iraola is doing a really good job there," he said. "Our matches against Bournemouth are always tight and competitive, and this one will be no different. They're a physically strong team, and their frontline is top-level. They have a really quality side and play with great intensity. It's going to be a great challenge for us, but we are determined to make it a great challenge for them as well."
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