Manager comments ahead of Fulham v City

Last updated : 19 August 2016 By Michael Morris

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"Waiting on a few at the moment, niggles and knocks. Lex Immers has a dead leg and they have to be assessed.

"We’ll know later, there’s a few doubts."


Trollope's verdict on Kadeem Harris

"Kads has had a really positive pre-season.

"He’s had a couple of loan moves, some appearances off the bench but he’s had a good pre-season, played as an attacking full-back and I was really pleased with contribution.

"He’s showed he’s got defensive discipline, he gives us decent energy and pace and attacking edge.

"We went that way after 2-0 up to extend the lead and make it more comfortable."


Trollope on the wing-back situation

"The wing backs can take different forms, teams play it in different ways.

"Lee performed to a good level, we got him high up, arriving in opposition box, he might have had a chance.

"He showed flexibility, there are chances and opportunities to play more attacking options, as we have done in midfield with Lex.

"We have decent flexibility within the squad."


Trollope on Simon Moore's departure

"David’s under contract, we’re very happy to have him, the decision on Simon done well for us when come in and played, but felt right for all parties he went to play regular, we had the offer and it suited everyone.

"We wish him well, he’s been a good understudy.

"Ben made nice progress over the last couple of years, probably looking to add another one to work under David.

"Whether younger one or not confirmed next few weeks we don’t want to leave ourselves short, we have a few people we have an eye on."


Trollope confirms plans to replace Fabio

"We’re still looking, it seems most clubs are leaving it late as is the norm now, sure there will be a lot of movement in next week and half.

"With Fabio gone, I’ll admit looking for a full-back or wing back, with a bit of versatility to cover positions.

"Fabs was ideal because could play right and left, so we will be looking."


Trollope on Fulham

“They’ve started well, we’ve studied them and prepared for them, they’ve started well with good performances, good manager with a good philosophy.

“They’ve recruited well and it’s another tough championship test, like they all are in different ways, this provides another one, the next one, but we’re in confident mood.”

Fulham boss Slaviša Jokanović says his camp are still positive despite conceding an injury time equaliser at Leeds in midweek. That goal cost the Cottagers a 100% record in the league so far.

“The feeling is good,” Jokanović said. “We are ready for what is in front of us.

“There is no time for looking back at Leeds. It’s a moment to concentrate on the next match and be focused on fighting for the points that are on offer tomorrow.”

“It’s unfortunate that we didn’t win the last game,” he reflected. “But at the same time if we can repeat the way in which we performed in the game we will win more games than we lose. 

“My team knows what I expect in each game and we can be a dominating team. 

“If we try and take our situation in our hands and try and dominate our opposition we can always be in the situation to win the game.” 

“I am happy with how they are working. They are working very hard and the last two weeks have been positive.”

And on Cardiff he said

“Cardiff have three points less than what we have.

“In their last game they found a way how they wanted to play. This is the Championship and I don’t expect anything easy.

“We have to be prepared for what is in front of us. We need to be optimists, be positive and believe we can win the points.”