A Blow for Fulham
In an unfortunate twist to Fulham’s thrilling 3-2 triumph over Brentford in the Premier League Summer Series held in Philadelphia, standout midfielder Joao Palhinha was seen exiting the pitch, his arm supported by his shirt like a makeshift sling. Silva, Fulham’s gaffer, voiced his concern to BBC Sport, “Unfortunately it doesn’t look good. He’s probably dislocated his shoulder. Tomorrow he is going to do a scan and it will be more clear. Let’s hope it’s not another long-term injury for us.”
Palhinha’s Uncertain Future
This comes on the heels of Silva’s revelation that the robust Portuguese dynamo had caught the eye of rival clubs, with the likes of Liverpool and West Ham rumoured to be keen on capitalising on any potential transfers.
A Rollercoaster of a Match
The incident happened after Fulham’s Harry Wilson sent a sublime curler into the top corner to put the Whites ahead. Not to be outdone, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa retaliated swiftly, before Bryan Mbeumo narrowly missed stealing the lead, striking the post from distance.
Fulham’s Bobby Decordova-Reid then restored the advantage with a stunner from the periphery before Carlos Vinicius added a third. The Bees, however, wouldn’t end without a final sting – Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer netting from close range to make it 3-2.
Looking Ahead
The Premier League Summer Series’ next bouts will pit Brentford against Brighton in Atlanta and Fulham against Aston Villa in Orlando. While Fulham fans and Silva alike hold their breath for the results of Palhinha’s scan, this latest development adds a layer of intrigue to the Fulham squad.
