Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham tenure with loss to Norwich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Alvaro Arbeloa's first match as Fulham manager ended in a 2-0 loss to Norwich in a friendly on July 26, 2026. Arbeloa, who previously coached Real Madrid, faced challenges in his tenure, including managing an unstable dressing room that failed to secure any silverware. His transition to the Premier League comes with the need to adapt to a more physical style of play, differing from his experience in La Liga. Arbeloa has reportedly requested several players from Real Madrid to bolster his squad as the club aims to improve ahead of the new season.
- •Fulham lost 2-0 to Norwich in Arbeloa's first friendly match.
- •Arbeloa previously managed Real Madrid, where he faced significant challenges.
- •He aims to improve Fulham's squad by requesting Real Madrid players.
- •The transition to Premier League play will require tactical adjustments.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham journey with loss
"Although he impressed with his coaching at the youth levels, Alvaro Arbeloa was dealt a very poor hand when Real Madrid decided to put him in charge of their first team following a surprise dismissal ...
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