Marco Silva gave a constructive evaluation of Reiss Nelson’s efficiency on Monday, because the Arsenal loanee made his first Premier League begin for Fulham.
Arsenal winger is out on mortgage with Fulham this season, however the 24-year-old has needed to work to earn his likelihood within the Premier League beginning lineup.
Nelson made his first begin for Fulham within the League Cup in mid-September, scoring towards Preston North Finish. The winger then scored towards Newcastle United within the Premier League later that week, however his look ahead to a league begin went on for 2 months.
That wait lastly ended on Monday, because the loanee was named in Fulham’s beginning lineup towards Brentford.
Nelson performed 82 minutes of the 2-1 win and customarily put in a powerful show, although supervisor Marco Silva urged the participant did his finest work within the first half.
“An excellent first half, he most likely ought to have scored as a result of he created the very best moments,” Silva . “He’s made a superb influence on our squad to this point and goes to assist us to be stronger all through the season.”
Nelson accomplished 93% of his passes and created a few probabilities, in addition to finishing 5 of seven tried dribbles for Fulham.
However as talked about by Silva, he most likely ought to have scored, lacking one huge likelihood as a consequence of a superb double save by Mark Flekken.
Will probably be attention-grabbing now to see whether or not Nelson retains his place for the upcoming video games.
Adama Traore and have been most well-liked on the wings to this point this season, and Traore dropped to the bench to make manner for Nelson on Monday.
However the Spanish winger got here on as an alternative and offered an help late within the sport, so he’s clearly able to combat for his spot.
Fulham have yet one more sport earlier than the November worldwide break, enjoying away to Crystal Palace on Saturday, November ninth at 15:00 GMT.