Liverpool beats Fulham 1-0, edges closer to top-4 finish
Liverpool moved to within four points of fourth-place Manchester United with a 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier LeagueMAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FULHAM 5-3-4 · 9TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
5-3-4 · 9TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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Bernd Leno - Two saves in defeat Leno made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool.
Impact Leno faced three shots and stopped two of them in what was a narrow loss. The goalkeeper had chances to earn the draw, but the team in front of him failed to do much to help him have any chance for a win. Leno has been forced into 128 saves during 32 Premier League starts while conceding an impressive 44 goals.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willian - Five crosses in loss Willian generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Liverpool.
Impact Willian sent in five crosses Wednesday in his return after two matches on the sideline. The winger has been a nailed-on starter when available, earning six goal contributions during his time on the pitch. Willian was held off the pitch against Aston Villa and Manchester City due to a hamstring issue, but returned and was able to play 80 minutes without issue Wednesday, a good sign for his return to fitness.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Cairney - Busy in loss Cairney recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Liverpool.
Impact Cairney took three corners and earned three crosses in just his third Premier League start. The attacking midfielder has seen major playing time with 29 appearances but those minutes often come at the end of the match. Cairney has made just three starts and has put only a single shot on goal while creating 10 chances and taking nine corners.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Soares - Four crosses Wednesday Soares recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Liverpool.
Impact Soares sent in four crosses and created his second chance in just his sixth appearance. The right-back has seen next-to-no playing time since joining Fulham with no goal contributions during his time with The Potters. Soares remains firmly behind Kenny Tete in the pecking order on the right side of the defense.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Palhinha - Pair of shots in loss Palhinha generated two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Impact Palhinha shot twice during Wednesday's loss, also making three tackles in a more defensive showing. Palhinha has been held to three goals and no assists since moving into the Premier League despite shooting 37 times. The defensive midfielder remains an elite defensive option with some goal-scoring upside in a side that gives him plenty of chances for defense.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willian - Starting against Liverpool Willian (hamstring) is in Fulham's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Liverpool.
Impact Willian has missed his side's last two matches with a hamstring injury he suffered in the buildup to the Villa game in late April, but he's recovered now and has plugged straight back into the XI on the left wing on Wednesday.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fulham defender Tim Ream set for surgery on broken arm
Fulham defender Tim Ream is scheduled to have surgery on his fractured right arm on WednesdayMAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT defender Tim Ream set for surgery on fractured arm
Ream sustained a fracture in his right arm during Fulham's 2-1 loss to Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Sunday.MAY 2, 2023
One year on... Reliving the day Fulham won the Championship title in style Twelve months ago, Fulham enjoyed one of their most memorable days, thrashing Luton 7-0 at home to win the Championship
MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tim Ream - Set for arm surgery Ream will undergo surgery Wednesday on his broken arm and is expected to be with the squad for preseason this summer.
Impact It's a tough ending to the season for Ream, who had started every match up to this point. He's been a regular at Fulham for a few years and that continued in the Premier League this season with eight clean sheets and one goal from 33 starts. As long as recovery goes well, he's expected to remain in the XI heading into the 2023/24 campaign.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Pereira - Will undergo ankle surgery Pereira fractured his ankle and will undergo surgery Tuesday with his rehab being monitored by the team. "Following his surgery and during his rehabilitation, we will be able to pr...
Impact This was thought to be the case for Pereira and his return for next season is the main worry, as that's only a few months away. Pereira was vital in the team's early success this season, as he quickly gelled with teammates after signing last July. He closes the campaign with 33 starts, accumulating four goals and six assists from 62 shots, 60 chances created and 116 corners taken.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Harry Wilson - Assist in defeat Wilson assisted one goal and attempted two crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Man City.
Impact Wilson was a fitness doubt, having been substituted due to illness in the last game against Aston Villa. He registered his first assist of the season when his clever header set up Vincius Junior for the equalizer. The attacking midfielder has started each of the last four fixtures, scoring twice, and he will hope to register further attacking returns when Fulham visit his former club Liverpool on Wednesday.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Vinicius - Scores in defeat Vinicius scored from his only shot in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Man City.
Impact Vinicius equalised with a powerful shot from inside the box and he nearly capitalized on an Ederson error for a second, but the keeper recovered just in time. Vinicius now has three goals and one assist in his debut season at Craven Cottage and has started three of the last six games, although he may soon find himself further down the pecking as Aleksander Mitrovic has served all but two games of his eight-match ban.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bernd Leno - Seven saves in loss Leno made seven saves and conceded twice in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Man City.
Impact Leno had to be in good form to limit the league leaders to just two goals, making good saves to deny Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish and Julian Alvarez. He has seven clean sheets this season but his last one game in mid-February. The ex-Arsenal man will have to be at his best to keep out a resurgent Liverpool on Wednesday.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willian - Could return Wednesday Willian (hamstring) may be an option against Liverpool on Wednesday. Manager Marco Silva told reporters, "We have another session, so let's see. If he cannot be ready for Wednesday...
Impact Whether Willian returns Wednesday or the following Monday against Leicester City, he may be pressed into service as the primary corner taker after Andreas Pereira (leg) was ruled out for the remainder of the season. If both players are sidelined versus Liverpool, Daniel James could feature in the starting XI on Wednesday.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Pereira - Ruled out for remainder of season Pereira (leg) will be unavailable for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, manager Marco Silva told reporters Monday.
Impact Pereira was taken to the hospital following his leg injury against Manchester City on Sunday, so it shouldn't be a shock to hear he won't be back this season. The attacking midfielder started all 33 of his Premier League appearances in which he scored four goals on 62 shots (23 on target), four assists, 196 crosses (67 accurate) and 116 corners. Without Pereira in the squad, Willian (hamstring) could assume the primary corner-taking duties, assuming he is fit enough to play himself.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
US defender Tim Ream suffers suspected arm fracture
Fulham manager Marco Silva says United States international Tim Ream has suffered a suspected arm fractureAPRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Vinicius smashes Fulham level with Manchester City | Premier League
APRIL 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Andreas Pereira - Taken to hospital for treatment Pereira is receiving treatment for the leg injury he suffered in Sunday's defeat against Manchester City, with Fulham manager Marco Silva telling reporters after the game that "Whe...
Impact Pereira will be a major doubt at least for the mid-week clash against Liverpool after suffering this injury in the loss to Man City on Sunday. He has started all 33 of Fulham's Premier League matches this season, tallying four goals and six assists from attacking midfield.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Ream - Out for season with broken arm Ream suffered a broken arm in Sunday's defeat against Manchester City and will not play again this season, according to Fulham manager Marco Silva after the game.
Impact Ream kept eight clean sheets this season and scored his first Premier League goal back in December across 33 appearances (all starts) in central defense, but his campaign is now over after breaking his arm on Sunday. Issa Diop should replace him alongside Tosin Adarabioyo for the final month.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Pereira - Carted off with leg injury Pereira was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Manchester City with a leg injury.
Impact Pereira was carted off in the 58th minute after suffering what appeared to be a brutal leg injury. A lengthy absence could be on the cards for Pereira as Tom Cairney replaced the attacker in the second half.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Ream - Leaves with arm injury Ream was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Manchester City with an arm injury.
Impact Ream left the match in the 21st minute after succumbing to an arm injury and being replaced by Issa Diop. Diop would be the man to replace Ream if the center back is forced to miss time with the injury.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willian - Confirmed as out Willian is not in the match day squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.
Impact Willian is out as expected as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The attacker will hope to return in time for Wednesday's match against Liverpool.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Harry Wilson - Starting as expected Wilson is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Wilson returns as expected after leaving mid week against Aston Villa with an illness. The attacker has scored two goals in 24 appearances for Fulham.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
