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FELIX Magath’s Fulham future still hangs tightly as the Whites faces the short journey West to the Madjeski this Saturday.
It’s the first time Fulham have featured since their impressive draw with Cardiff two weeks ago. Fulham fans will feel left short, as the much needed point should have been 3. Fulham’s poor start has been well documented and the trip to Reading will be a great chance to gain much needed momentum.
A large handful of Fulham's young players were picked for the International break this past week. Young American Emerson Hyndman has made himself a talking point upon the Thames. The Dallas born star made his competitive debut for the United States. An amazing feat at only 18 years old. Hyndman has been arguably Fulham’s brightest star from the obvious godawful galaxy of football this season. His passing opens up defences and his youthful legs present a real talent on the hands of the newly relegated side. A large concern will be the development, he needs games and he is ready. What he doesn’t need is Felix Magath’s weekly raffle of a team sheet.
Many Fulham fans will be calling for Dan Burn to start. Burn, who has had good spells in the Football League in the past years has found himself unlucky to feature only twice for West London Whites this season. After impressive displays against Brentford and Cardiff it’s imperative he starts.
Fulham displayed good promise against Cardiff, and with the addition of former Leeds striker Matt Smith bring more attacking force to the front line, this familiar face might just be what summer signing McCormack needs to start his tally of goals. I hope Fulham start with the Smith/McCormack duo.
Fulham have enjoyed a nice record at the Madjeski over the years, famously a 2-0 win back in 2008 helped kickstart the unbelievable relegation dogfight. Fulham need that presence again this weekend, a consistent team mixed in with some luck and our chances dramatically increase. Over 2,600 fans will travel and keep up the good support that we have seen so far. It’s a must that Fulham put on a performance, as travelling fans will very quickly lose more patience.
Reading have made an average start to the season, with a string of injuries they have drafted academy players to fill the void. Expect the average age of this game to be very low. Striker Simon Cox will look to find some form as he’s been hot and cold throughout the season so far.
Reading lost last time at home, something Felix Magath will need to capitalise on if he wants to retract the plank he’s walking further and further along.
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