December 24th 2024.
Unfortunately, Fulham's young midfielder, Emile Smith Rowe, was not able to take part in their game against Southampton on Sunday. However, it seems that he may have a chance to make his return for their upcoming match against Chelsea on Boxing Day, according to manager Marco Silva.
Smith Rowe, who has been a key player for Fulham this season with three goals and two assists in the Premier League, was forced to leave their game against Liverpool on December 14th and was subsequently not included in the squad for their goalless draw against Southampton due to an injury.
But, Silva is confident that Smith Rowe will be back in action soon and could potentially feature in the upcoming matches against Chelsea or Bournemouth on December 29th. "Let's see if he's going to be ready for Chelsea or for Bournemouth," Silva said in a recent interview on Christmas Eve. "We really believe he'll be back soon. It's up to us to make a decision on whether he will play against Chelsea or Bournemouth."
It's not just Smith Rowe who may be missing from Fulham's lineup, as Sander Berge and Sasa Lukic are both being assessed ahead of their game against Chelsea on Thursday. "We will keep assessing them," Silva explained. "With games coming thick and fast, it's not easy to prepare and recover players between matches."
This has been a difficult time for Fulham, with several absences and suspensions affecting their team. But Silva is not using it as an excuse and remains determined to push forward. "Of course, if we have all our players available, we are a strong team," he stated. "But right now, it's a bit too early to say. We have to keep assessing the players and make a decision tomorrow."
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