Fulham dropped another tough one today, losing 2-3 at home to Crystal Palace, and that means they’re still stuck on zero points through three Premier League games. It’s a rough start to the 2026/27 season, especially at Craven Cottage, but man, you gotta hand it to Cesar Palacios for grabbing his team’s second goal.
Fulham’s Defense Is Getting Hard to Watch
This 2-3 loss against Crystal Palace stings, and it highlights some serious issues for Fulham. We’re three games in, and they haven’t picked up a single point. Their defense, honestly, looks terrible. You’d think a home game against Crystal Palace would at least be drawable, but they just couldn’t hold it together. From a talent and firepower standpoint, they’re limited, and it shows on the scoreboard. It’s bittersweet for anyone watching these young Real Madrid loanees, because while the team struggles, individual performances are definitely catching eyes.
These Young Guns Are Electric
Even with the team’s struggles, some of these guys are absolutely electric. Gonzalo Garcia is everywhere, almost like a false nine. He’s constantly making runs behind the defensive line, and today he was doing defensive work and helping the team escape pressure deep in his own half, just like Karim Benzema used to. The guy had 42 touches, more than Oscar Bobb and Palacios, showing he’s far from a traditional striker. He was at the heart of nearly every meaningful Fulham attack, either on the ball or creating space with smart off-ball runs, and he ripped five shots. None hit the mark, and a couple were forced when a pass might have been better, but you can’t fault his effort. He even won three aerial duels, one a tremendous leap from a corner.
Then there’s Cesar Palacios. Deployed in the left half space, he anticipated his run perfectly for his goal. Gonzalo Garcia’s run down the middle is actually what opened up that space for Palacios to strike. Palacios also had five shots and finished with a key pass, just like Garcia. It’s wild to watch these young talents be so impressive in a new, fast-paced league on a less talented squad. Oscar Bobb is also a good line-breaking right winger, adding to the fun. Alvaro Arbeloa is in the mix, and we’re still waiting for Manuel Angel to get integrated into the rotation.
It’s clear Fulham has work to do on the team front, especially defensively. But watching Garcia and Palacios tear it up, despite the losses, gives you something to cling to. Will Manuel Angel finally get his chance soon? You gotta wonder how long these individual flashes of brilliance can continue before the team starts grabbing some points.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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