Marco Silva reveals Fulham injury latest for Manchester United clash | OneFootball

Silva issues update on Ryan Sessegnon and Antonee Robinson ahead of game at Craven Cottage

Marco Silva says Fulham will make a decision over the fitness of Ryan Sessegnon and Antonee Robinson before their game with Manchester United on Sunday.

Robinson, who missed the whole of pre-season after undergoing minor knee surgery in May, will also be assessed ahead of kick-off.

Sessegnon was in training last week, but Silva decided not to risk him, instead opting to play centre-back Calvin Bassey out of position.

Sessegnon was left out of the Fulham’s squad against Brighton last weekend

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Bassey produced an excellent performance from left-back as Fulham rescued a point at the Amex, but Silva said he was relieved to have Sessegnon back available.

"We are going to have another session tomorrow; we will take a decision on both Sess and Robinson. We didn't want to take the risk with Sess last week,” Silva said in his pre-match press conference.

“Calvin did so well last week, Cuenca can play there (left-back) too."

Fulham’s injury problems at left-back have exposed a wider issue of squad depth, with the Whites having still only brought in one new signing this summer, backup goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte.

Silva has routinely called on the club to be more proactive in the market and heading into the final 10 days of the transfer window, the Fulham manager said his side needed strengthening.

Silva said: "How we should feel as a club - At this stage of last season, we had 2-3 players in. This season, we had a plan, the plan has fallen through. It's our fault, not active at all. We cannot be pleased at all.

Fulham have focused their efforts this summer on keeping the core of their squad together.

They look to have kept hold of striker Rodrigo Muniz despite interest from Atalanta and are expected to open contract negotiations with the Brazilian after the window closes.

Attention now, though, will turn to incoming signings, with Fulham keen to bring in a winger before the deadline.