Alvaro Arbeloa integrates new Fulham signings ahead of Crystal Palace fixture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:59 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa prepares his squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. The club enters the game following consecutive defeats to start the season, including a 1-0 result against Sunderland last Sunday. Arbeloa confirmed that deadline-day arrivals Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel, and David Affengruber are included in the matchday squad but will not start as they acclimate to the team's system. Midfielder Tom Cairney remains the only unavailable player due to injury. Regarding right-back Kenny Tete, Arbeloa noted the defender remains committed to the club for the current season. Arbeloa dismissed concerns regarding the team's early pressure, emphasizing that the focus remains on incremental improvement.
- •Fulham hosts Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
- •Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel, and David Affengruber are in the squad but will not start.
- •Tom Cairney is currently unavailable for selection due to injury.
- •Kenny Tete remains with the club for the remainder of the season.
- •Fulham looks for its first league points after consecutive losses to begin the campaign.
- 10:59 AMYahoo Sports — Arbeloa on new signings, Tete and pressure of tough start
"Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST). All players are available except for Tom Cairney. Arbeloa confirmed deadline-day signings Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel and David Affengruber will be in the squad but are not ready to start, adding: "Be patient with with these three players - they need to understand what we want from them."
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