WILLIAN NEWS

Fulham's Mitrovic banned 8 games after grabbing referee

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was handed an eight-game ban by the English Football Association after getting sent off for grabbing the referee against Manchester United in the...

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning from suspension Willian will be eligible to feature in Saturday's clash against West Ham United after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Willian missed last weekend's loss to Bournemouth while serving a suspension for a straight red card he received for a hand ball against Manchester United in the FA Cup just before the international break, but he'll be able to return on Saturday and is likely to slot straight back into Fulham's XI on one of the wings.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth beats Fulham 2-1, moves out of relegation zone

Dominic Solanke scored the winner after teammate Marcus Tavernier’s superb equalizer as Bournemouth moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Fulham in the Premier Leagu...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fulham's Mitrovic faces extended ban for FA Cup diatribe

Aleksandar Mitrovic could face an extended ban after his furious reaction to being sent off in Fulham’s loss to Manchester United on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off in FA Cup Willian (back) started Sunday's FA Cup quarterfinal against Manchester United, but he received a straight red card in the 72nd minute after preventing a goal with a hand ball on th...

Impact Willian returned from a back injury that had forced him to miss last weekend's defeat against Arsenal, but he was sent off late in Sunday's match and will now be suspended for Fulham's next game against Bournemouth coming out of the international break. Manor Solomon could continue in his place on the left wing for the match.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2 Fulham players, coach sent off in chaos at Man United

Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off before quickly conceding twice against Manchester United as its FA Cup dreams collapsed

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United into FA Cup semifinals; Arsenal extends EPL lead

Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off and conceded twice in the space of seven chaotic second-half minutes against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with back injury Willian is not in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Sunday due to a back strain.

Impact Willian misses out on Sunday's match against his former club after suffering a back strain in the buildup. The attacker will hope to return in time for next week's match against Liverpool.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes Willian recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Brighton.

Impact Despite suffering a calf injury one week ago, Willian played 90 minutes for the first time since Dec. 31. So in spite of no goals or assists Saturday, his latest log indicates he should continue being good to go across Fulham's future games, including their next one Friday versus Wolverhampton.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brighton Willian is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Willian is good to go after passing a late fitness test from a calf injury. The attacker will help lead the line with the absence of Aleksandar Mitrovic from Saturday's lineup.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late test Saturday Willian (calf) is considered a late-fitness test for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Marco Silva.

Impact This isn't too helpful of an update on Willian, who has started every match for Fulham since October. If he's forced to miss out, Harry Wilson and Manor Solomon are options to step into the XI, though the loss of Willain is a definite downgrade for the attacking potential, given the form he's been on this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham beats Forest 2-0 to end visitor's unbeaten run

Fulham has ended Nottingham Forest’s five-game unbeaten run in the English Premier League with a deserved 2-0 win at Craven Cottage

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal, suffers injury Willian scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest. He was injured and...

Impact Willian scored the first of Fulham's two goals. But according to Peter Rutzler of The Athletic, he felt something in his calf during the game's second half. The midfielder's next opportunity to play will be at Brighton & Hove Albion on Feb. 18. Until further notice is given about his calf, Willian's availability status will be a game-time decision that day.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Willian created two chances, took one on-target shot and won two of three tackles attempted in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Chelsea.

Impact Willian put together a solid performance Friday, as he created two chances and had one shot on frame. He was not overly involved in the match as he made just 12 passes, his second fewest in a start this season. He did well with the ball when he had it though, and did some solid defensive work to help his team keep a clean sheet against his former club.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in loss Willian generated three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United.

Impact Willian sent in three crosses in a match where he was forced into more defensive duty throughout. The winger didn't do much as Fulham were held in their own end by an oppressive Newcastle lineup. Willian has scored and assisted two times each in 13 appearances (11 starts).

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against former club Willian scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Thursday's 2-1 win against Chelsea.

Impact Willian found the back of the net in the 25th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season to go along with two assists for the attacker, while his 20 chances created are the second most on the team in his 12 appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone goal of match Willian had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing once inaccurately during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Leicester City.

Impact Willian set up Aleksandar Mitrovic in the 17th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second in 11 appearances for the winger with the veteran Willian playing well since his return to the Premier League, scoring once to go along with his assists while crossing 20 times and creating 19 chances.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitrovic goal helps surging Fulham beat Leicester 1-0

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s early goal was enough for Fulham in a 1-0 win at Leicester in the Premier League

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots against Man United Willian took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Willian was dangerous from the left wing on Sunday but it wasn't enough to grab a result as Alejandro Garnacho's stoppage-time goal sealed the win for United. Willian heads into the World Cup break having started in each of Fulham's last five matches.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts volume in shutout Willian took four shots (three on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate) and added five corners during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Everton.

Impact Although he failed to find the score sheet, Willian did a little bit of everything else during Saturday's contest. Since joining Fulham, the veteran attacker has one goal and one assist in six appearances (four starts) while averaging about two crosses per match.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal with Fulham Willian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Leeds United.

Impact It took Willian five matches to score his first goal with Fulham since his transfer over the summer. Not known for his goal scoring, the Brazilian is popular for his ability to create chances and launch balls into the attack. The veteran looks to pick up the pace in the season with just six crosses (two accurate) and four chances created thus far.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in start Willian had four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Thursday's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Willian made just his second start, and his first after returning from a calf injury, shooting four times and creating four chances. When in the starting XI Willian has been a very consistent producer, with eight chances created and five shots in just four appearances (two starts), if Willian can keep this volume going he will find himself back on the scoresheet sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bournemouth Willian (calf) will be available for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Marco Silva.

Impact Willian will be available again, but he may not be asked to start in his first match back from a calf issue. He took up a heavy role on set pieces in his lone start and there's a chance he's in the XI Saturday, as Fulham are kind of thin and went to Neeskens Kebano on the wing in the last match, as Bobby Decordova-Reid moved to full-back.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear Sunday Willian (calf) was not mentioned by manager Marco Silva ahead of Sunday's match against West Ham.

Impact It's unclear what the situation is with Willian, as he wasn't mentioned ahead of the match and hasn't really been mentioned by the team this week after being a surprise absence last match. He could either start Sunday at West Ham or completely miss out again with Daniel James the option to take his spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on Saturday's squad Willian is not in the match day squad to face Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Willian misses out on Saturday's trip with no injury being reported in the buildup to the match. The attacker was brilliant in his first start before the international break, providing an assist, but is unavailable against Newcastle.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE