Silva on European 'frustration,' top-half finish and Newcastle
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League finale against Newcastle at Craven Cottage (kick-off 16:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: He said there is "frustration" and "disappointment" to have not pushed for a European spot to the end as they are "an ambitious group of players and staff". He understands fans will have "mixed feelings" as it's been "another positive season" for the club, but without European reward.
Silva said finishing this season with a win "is very important because it's the reason why we work". On the possibility of a top-half finish: "We still have targets, and that was the way we started the week. Newcastle have the same points as us – they are above us because of the goal difference.
If we win the game, we are going to be above them. " He wants his players to give their "maximum" and "fight for it" in front of the home support "because the fans deserve it". Got a question about Fulham?
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