Arbeloa brushes off dismissal rumours: “One more week”

“One more week”: that was Arbeloa’s response to rumours of his departure. Asked whether he could be dismissed if another victory did not come, the coach stressed the collective stakes: “It’s not about me, but about the club, the players and the supporters.”

The coach is bottom with two points, and has yet to win in the Premier League after six rounds. His future at Fulham is said to hinge on the next two matches, against Hull and then Coventry.

Arbeloa described a normal week of hard work, with preparations under way for a match he called difficult against a difficult team. “One more week for me,” he summed up. The remark addresses the speculation without confirming that a decision on his position has been made.

He also defended the supporters’ importance, calling them “the most important part of this club”. His message shifted attention from his own future to the players and fans, as Fulham continue to seek their first league win.