Fulham will proceed to be with out star left again Antonee Robinson, however he’s making progress in his harm restoration.
Robinson is coaching individually forward of a long-awaited return, Fulham supervisor Marco Silva confirmed after the membership’s weekend defeat to Tottenham. The U.S. males’s nationwide staff defender has been sidelined since September 28 after struggling a brand new challenge with a lingering knee downside.
Robinson has been decreased to solely 4 appearances this season after offseason knee surgical procedure final spring brought about the veteran fullback to overlook time through the first half of the marketing campaign. His absence has led to Ryan Sessegnon locking down the left again job for the Cottagers, whereas Max Arfsten has earned probably the most alternatives with the USMNT.
Whereas there isn’t any timetable for Robinson’s return, Silva did reveal that he’s enhancing on his health.
“Not but, however he’s getting higher,” Silva stated when requested about Robinson’s availability. “He’s getting good emotions however is doing particular person work, good to see him on the pitch. He’s getting higher and extra assured. Not nearly his knees however his mindset. Quickly we are able to have extra information, however proper now now we have no timescale.”
“We’re constructive that when he [Robinson] is again, it won’t be with setbacks, as a result of we’d like him and he generally is a superb ‘signing’ for us within the second half of the season,” Silva added.
The 28-year-old is nearing the 200-appearance plateau for Fulham, sitting simply seven appearances away.
Fulham has misplaced its final two league matches to Tottenham and Manchester Metropolis respectively heading into Sunday’s London Derby in opposition to Crystal Palace. A return to motion earlier than 2026 begins can be vital for Robinson and Fulham, particularly with the membership sitting within the backside half of the league standings.