Fulham Weighs Marco Silva's Future Amid Relegation Threat

Fulham's board is deliberating the future of manager Marco Silva amid the club's precarious position in the Premier League and his reluctance to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. The west London side sit 15th in the table after 11 matches, just one point above the relegation zone following a 2-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday at Goodison Park.

The loss to Silva's former club highlighted ongoing struggles, with goals from Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane securing the points for the hosts. Fulham have managed only three league wins this season, including a recent victory over managerless Wolves, but have suffered defeats to strong sides like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bournemouth, as well as a run of five losses in their last six Premier League games. This marks a stark contrast to last season, when Silva led the team to 15 victories and an 11th-place finish, their highest in the top flight since 2012.

Club officials have expressed frustration over the team's form, particularly away from Craven Cottage, where results have been particularly poor. Tensions have mounted due to Silva's hesitation to sign a new deal, despite the board's preference to retain the...