Fulham sit bottom with two points from six games, and reports say Arbeloa has until the next international break to save his job.
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Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey could be working under a new Fulham manager by early November, according to reports in England. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, Alvaro Arbeloa has reportedly been given until the next international break to turn results around.
Fulham are bottom of the Premier League with two points from six games and are still without a league win. The 43 year old Spaniard took over from Marco Silva in the summer after a short spell as interim coach at Real Madrid.
The latest blow came at Ipswich on Saturday, when Fulham lost 2-1 despite leading until the 88th minute. Ryan Sessegnon put them ahead in the 55th minute, but Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea scored in the closing stages.
A Six-Game Window
Journalist Ben Jacobs says Arbeloa has until the break to improve things, according to Tribal Football. That window covers six games in all competitions, including the fixtures against Hull City and Coventry City.
Other reports frame it as a two-game test. Hull visit Craven Cottage on Saturday, followed by a trip to Coventry.
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Who Could Replace Him
Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is the name linked most often. TalkSPORT reports that he is a leading contender if Fulham part ways with Arbeloa.
Kieran McKenna, the former Ipswich manager, is another option. He was high on Fulham’s shortlist before they appointed Arbeloa.
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What It Means For Iwobi And Bassey
Both players have been central under Arbeloa. Bassey has worn the captain’s armband in matches this season, and Iwobi remains Fulham’s main creative force in midfield.
The problem is late goals. Fulham have conceded in the last 15 minutes of four of their six league games, so is a new voice the answer? Their fans may think so.
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Arbeloa insists he isn’t worried. “I never worry about my position,” he said after the Ipswich defeat. Saturday’s game against Hull will show how long his window stays open.
📌 Did You Know?
- Fulham drew with Liverpool and Manchester United before the international break, which had raised hopes of a turnaround.
- Arbeloa was appointed on a three-year contract after Silva left for Benfica.
- Bassey joined Fulham from Ajax for €22.5 million in July 2023 on a four year deal, so his contract is in its final year.
- Fulham have not finished lower than 13th since returning to the Premier League in 2022.
- Ipswich, newly promoted, moved up to ninth with nine points after beating Fulham.
- Bassey was Fulham’s Player of the Season for 2024/25, with 39.6% of the fan vote. Iwobi came second on 21.5%.
