‘Antonee Robinson axed, Smith Rowe returns’ – Fulham predicted XI vs Brentford
Marco Silva must make some big decisions on the starting line-up he fields against Brentford with Fulham still clinging on to the hope of European qualification.
The last time the two sides met, Harry Wilson scored twice in injury time to give the Whites a 2-1 win over their rivals.
Having spent much of the season in a prime position to claim European qualification for the first time since 2012, a run of two wins from their last seven games has seen Fulham slip down to 11th in the Premier League table.
Silva has been heavily linked with the Tottenham job, but his main focus will be getting the Cottagers back on track when they meet Brentford.
Antonee Robinson dropped to accommodate Harry Wilson
Antonee Robinson has been linked with a move to Liverpool, and despite registering 10 assists this season, the USA international’s form has tailed off.
With Ryan Sessegnon playing his best football since returning to Fulham, the former Tottenham man should start at left-back again, after scoring the winner against Southampton at the end of April.
Meanwhile, Emile Smith Rowe is likely to return to the side as Silva looks to fix his ailing front-line.
The former Arsenal man has shown flashes of brilliance this season, and has often shone when paired with Wilson as the two play off each other well.
In midfield, Sasa Lukic could also replace Andreas Pereira. The Serbian international has been one of Fulham’s best players, and against Brentford, he will add more defensive solidity to Silva’s side.
Fulham face tough task fighting for European place
Given Crystal Palace’s shock FA Cup final win over Man City, the likelihood is that eighth will be the last chance for European football.
Brentford currently occupy that spot, having flown up the league in the latter stages of the campaign, and sit four points above their West London rivals.
The task is simple for Silva and his players: win against the Bees, or this season is a write-off.