Marco Silva Newcastle United Press Conference ahead of this Craven Cottage clash | OneFootball

The Marco Silva Newcastle United Press Conference has taken place.

The Fulham boss looking forward to Saturday afternoon.

Marco Silva hoping for home comforts after defeat at Preston in midweek.

The 34 penalty shoot out took the headlines but Fulham fans less than happy that the Marco Silva gamble of changing the entire team backfired.

The Marco Silva Newcastle United press conference:

Marco Silva asked about the injury and availability situation before playing Newcastle United:

“There’s not really any changes from the last game.

“Carlos Vinicus is still out but will start running from next week, apart from all our other players are available.”

Marco Silva asked about Fulham’s start to the season:

“It’s been a solid one.

“I think it was really unfair not to get the three points against West Ham.

“It would have been even better to get those three points

“The three points would have made sense because of the way we played, and it would have rewarded the player’s performance.

“Tuesday was a little bit of a strange feeling [when losing at Preston] but the teams with character and personality react after bad nights.

“We had a bad night and now we have to react.”

Marco Silva speaking about Adama Traore:

“It’s always different when you’re available to do a pre-season.

“He came late last season and without a pre-season, he was training in Spain alone.

“He got injured last year during a training session and from that moment it was difficult for him to recover and regain his confidence.

“Last season we only saw spells of him, and he helped the team in moments.

“This season, he’s helping the team with his power and strength.”

Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to end of November:

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)

Tuesday 24 September 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports