Fulham doubts grow over Arbeloa as players reportedly question his methods

Álvaro Arbeloa is going through a difficult spell at Fulham: his appointment is reportedly falling short of expectations, and the former Real Madrid coach has been under pressure for some time. Reports attributed to The Telegraph say both club officials and players have reservations about him. Fulham are bottom of the Premier League with two points.

Players at the club are also said to be passing information to the press, including about training sessions, The Telegraph reports. SER has relayed doubts among Fulham officials, who reportedly believe Arbeloa lacks the experience to manage a Premier League team and that hiring him may have been a mistake.

The reported concerns within the squad centre in part on the coach’s attacking choices. Players are said to fear that this approach leaves the team vulnerable at the back and that goals conceded late in matches have cost them points. SER has also reported that some players consider the training sessions significantly lower in quality than those under Marco Silva, and below the level expected of a Premier League coach.

The reports paint a difficult picture for Arbeloa, with Fulham bottom of the table. Criticism of the training and tactical approach adds to the doubts attributed to club officials and some members of the squad.