By Daily Sports Nigeria on February 3, 0226

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has praised Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze for his impact and adaptation at the club, insisting the arrival of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City will not diminish the importance of the AC Milan loanee, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Silva said the club were pleased with Chukwueze’s contribution and stressed there was no rush over a decision on making his loan move permanent.

“There’s time, we are very pleased with him. He’s been able to show quality. He’s a great lad, a nice boy. He’s adapting for what we need. We are going to have time to do it,” the Fulham manager said.

Chukwueze’s progress has come against the backdrop of Fulham strengthening their attacking options with the signing of Bobb, a move Silva described as both timely and strategic following the departure of Adama Traoré.

Bobb joined Fulham in the winter transfer after agreeing a five-and-a-half-year deal worth £27m, adding depth and competition in wide areas as the club look to maintain momentum in the Premier League.

Speaking on the new winger, Silva said, “Very pleased, because I think it’s a very, very good move from us. Since Adama left, or was coming close to leaving, I had some players in mind as targets and Oscar was one of them for sure.”

Silva added that Bobb had been identified as a direct replacement and one who fitted both the club’s present needs and long-term planning.

“He’s a clear replacement for the player that left the club. It’s a great move from us. Very talented player, quality, individual quality as well. I have to congratulate the club and the board for the move and to be able to sign a player and to react in a way to replace a 30 year old, with a 22 year old, for the present and the future too,” he said.

Chukwueze has continued to earn Silva’s trust. The Nigerian was handed a start against Manchester United just three days after the death of his mother and produced an energetic display before being withdrawn.

He completed five dribbles, created one key pass and had a goal ruled out for offside, standing out with his direct running and willingness to stretch play, particularly in the first half, even as Fulham went on to lose the match.

Source Punch Ng

Posted February 3, 2026

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