Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic won't change attacking approach
Thursday 25 October 2018 17:43, UK
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has insisted he won't change his side's attacking approach despite their failure to keep a Premier League clean sheet this season.
The west London club's defensive woes have spiralled out of control in recent weeks, with 12 goals having been conceded during a run of three straight defeats to Everton, Arsenal and Cardiff.
A run of six games without a win has seen Fulham drop into the relegation zone, but Jokanovic, who guided the club to promotion from the Championship last season, is refusing to panic.
"If we don't attack we aren't going to score any goal in any game," Jokanovic said.
"I don't understand the sense to be part of this business without trying to attack the opposite team."
"We must defend and we must attack. We must find more solidarity and defensive coordination and discipline without avoiding trying to be a danger in front of the opposition goal."
Fulham will seek to add to their only Premier League victory of the season, which came against Burnley in August, when they host Bournemouth on Saturday.
With club chairman Shahid Khan having dismissed reports that Jokanovic had been given an ultimatum to turn things around, the Serbian has been able to focus his attention on improving his squad's performances.
There was further good news for Fulham on Friday as goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli signed a new contract with the club, while the return of captain Tom Cairney from injury has given Jokanovic further reason for optimism.
"Tom Cairney is a really important player for us," Jokanovic said.
"After nine weeks and a half out he started working with us.
"He made a few training sessions before the Everton game and now he needs a little bit of time to find his best level."
