Arbeloa says focus is on Fulham, not his future, ahead of Hull match

Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says attention should be on the club, players and supporters rather than his future as the winless side prepare to face Hull City on Saturday.

Fulham are bottom of the Premier League with two points from six matches, having drawn twice and lost four. Arbeloa said he had experienced a “normal week” despite reports that another defeat could put his job at risk. [1]

The club came close to their first league win against Ipswich Town last weekend, taking a second-half lead through Ryan Sessegnon before conceding twice late on. They had also been denied a win by a late goal against Manchester United before the international break.

“It is not about my future. Like I said before, it is about the club and my players,” Arbeloa said. He added that the players were seeking a win for supporters, whose backing he said they deserved.

The 43-year-old joined Fulham on a three-year contract in July, replacing Marco Silva after a short spell as Real Madrid’s interim head coach. Fulham have reached the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, but have yet to win in the league.

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel reports that doubts have emerged within the club over Arbeloa’s methods and treatment of some players. Mokbel says another poor result against Hull would leave the coach’s position under heavy internal scrutiny. Fulham’s next league match after Hull is away to Coventry City.