Defiant Arbeloa: "You don't know who I am"

The coach from Salamanca has displayed his entire repertoire in the press conference after his team was overturned in two minutes

Héctor Andreu | 11 Oct 2026 | 12.52
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Arbeloa pulls off irony after losing to Fulham again. / Sport
Arbeloa pulls off irony after losing to Fulham again. / Sport

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Álvaro Arbeloa is at the center of the latest news from Fulham as he is going through his first critical moment since taking over the helm of the English club last summer transfer window. The Spanish coach, who arrived in England after his time at Real Madrid, is still without a win in the Premier League after losing on Saturday against Ipswich Town (2-1). His team is currently at the bottom with two points out of 18 possible.

The coach has accumulated four defeats and two draws in the first six matchdays of the league. This record raises doubts about his continuity and contrasts with the expectations surrounding his arrival in English football.

Álvaro Arbeloa struggles with Fulham in the Premier League

The most recent stumble for Álvaro Arbeloa occurred in a match that seemed to be heading towards their first league victory. Fulham took the lead in the 55th minute with a shot from outside the area by Ryan Sessegnon and maintained the advantage until the final moments.

However, Ipswich Town managed to turn the game around in just three minutes. Abdoul Ouattara equalized in the 88th minute, while Dara O'Shea completed the comeback in the 91st minute with a header.

The result left the London team empty-handed despite having chances to extend their lead. Gonzalo García, who has only scored one goal this season, and Oscar Bobb wasted opportunities that could have provided more peace of mind in the final minutes. Arbeloa is now under pressure after his poor start at Fulham.

The problem is not exclusive to this match. Fulham has conceded goals in the last fifteen minutes in four of their six league games, a situation that is affecting their results.

The only points Arbeloa has obtained were against Liverpool and Manchester United, with both matches ending in a draw. The other four matchdays resulted in defeats.

Arbeloa responds to criticism and defends his career in England

The sporting situation has led Álvaro Arbeloa to publicly address questions about his continuity. After the Ipswich game, the coach defended his experience and stated that he is used to working under pressure.

He recalled his career as a player and coach at Real Madrid, emphasizing that demands have been part of his career for many years. He also ruled out any fear of being dismissed.

His main concern, as he explained, is to improve the team's results. Arbeloa acknowledged the need to earn points and defended some aspects of his players' performances, although he admitted that the league position requires a reaction.

Arbeloa se la juega en el Fulham

Arbeloa faces beatable opponents in upcoming matches

The only positive difference compared to the domestic league emerges in the EFL Cup, where Fulham has secured two victories. However, these results have not been reflected in the league competition.

The schedule now presents two opportunities to change the course. Fulham will host Hull City on October 17 and visit Coventry City on October 24, both newly promoted teams. Álvaro Arbeloa will face these matches with the obligation to clinch his first victory and start lifting the team from the bottom position.

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