Marco Silva: I am honored to have been able to put on a great game for our fans.

Marco Silva dedicated Fulham's 2-1 victory over Chelsea to the fans. Midway through the first half, Marc Cucurella was sent off with a red card. The tide turned immediately, with Fulham firmly in control and ultimately securing the win. This was also Fulham's third victory against their city rivals under Marco Silva's management.  

After the match, Marco Silva said, "The nature of the game naturally changes when the opponent has 10 men. Although we started aggressively, the two sides were evenly matched until the red card. We knew that the initiative of the game would eventually be in our hands, but at the same time we had to maintain control of the game."  

“In the second half, we were sometimes out of focus, which allowed the opponent to capitalize on counter-attacks and create some dangerous situations. However, Pedro Neto’s dribbling was excellent, and Cole Palmer also contributed a few brilliant moments.”  

“I think we absolutely deserved those three points in the end. The team made effective adjustments in the second half, became more proactive in looking for goals, and created several threatening opportunities. Ultimately, it was a fantastic victory and it means a lot to us.”  

“I am very honored to be able to present exciting games for our fans. I am not boasting, but for the club, these three victories only mean three points. However, for those who really care about the club, the support and enthusiasm of the fans goes far beyond the games themselves, which makes me very gratified.”  

“I will celebrate this victory with the players, but then we must move forward. I have already started preparing for the game against Middlesbrough in three days, which is a different style of game, and we need to make sure the players maintain high morale and focus.”  

"Against Liverpool, or in derbies like Crystal Palace or Chelsea, even when the players are exhausted, they still have to run and keep going. The upcoming matches will be very difficult, and that's my biggest focus right now."  

“I understand that there are many more moments to celebrate for the fans. In the coming days, they will certainly share the passion of the game with their neighboring rivals, which means a lot to them. I am proud that the team can bring such joy to the fans again.”