Marco Silva Expresses Frustration in Latest Press Conference

London, England — The new football season is upon us, and Fulham manager Marco Silva is gearing up for another year. On August 15, 2025, Silva addressed the press in a pre-season conference, revealing his concerns about team readiness and transfer activity.

Arriving an hour early, I mingled with other reporters at the conference, including those from Sky Sports and BBC. Anticipation filled the room as we discussed the upcoming season. Silva entered with a smile, greeting reporters with friendly gestures.

As expected, the first question was about the team’s condition. Silva confirmed, “We have a situation with Jedi. He had surgery. He’s not ready, but there are good signs from him. Soon we will see him in contention.” Regarding another player, Sess, he noted, “Nothing serious. He was involved this morning; let’s see how he reacts.”

The atmosphere shifted when the topic of transfers was brought up. Silva, visibly frustrated, stated, “We had two moments in our plan. We had players we had to renew contracts to build from there. It’s not the ideal scenario. We have been too too too passive.” His disappointment was evident as he continued, “We haven’t spent one penny on a player. He was a free agent player. To ask about Europe when we are not in an ideal situation – they are not connected.”

After roughly 20 minutes of questions, it was clear Silva was feeling the pressure of the situation. However, he did share some positive news, mentioning that Rodrigo Muniz is in contention to play against Brighton in their opening match.

The press conference concluded with an eager hope from supporters and reporters alike for a successful start to the season. “I can’t wait until our trip down to the AmEx tomorrow,” I reflected. As I leave the press room, I anticipate asking him, “Marco, congratulations on three points on opening day, what did you make of your team’s performance?”