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Alvaro Arbeloa denies Fulham rift after cryptic social media behaviour

Alvaro Arbeloa Stays Positive Amid Social Media Speculation at Fulham

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Alvaro Arbeloa has emphasized the positive mood within Fulham as they prepare for their upcoming match against Liverpool on Saturday, despite ongoing speculation regarding team dynamics. Reports have surfaced about first-team players Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe removing all club-related content from their social media accounts, raising concerns of a potential rift following Arbeloa's appointment.

Fulham is still seeking their first point of the season, having lost all three of their Premier League matches under Arbeloa's management. The pressure is mounting as they head to Anfield, where Arbeloa previously made 98 appearances as a player. Tensions seemed to rise after last weekend's defeat to Crystal Palace, particularly when winger Kevin shared a cryptic post on Instagram stating, "no speak, no hear, no see."

Despite these challenges, Arbeloa remains optimistic. He stated, "You can learn more about a group after a defeat than after a win," and praised his players for their hard work and positive attitude during the week. He acknowledged the frustration of players not in the starting lineup, emphasizing the importance of their desire to contribute.

Looking ahead, Arbeloa recognized that while Liverpool has been in strong form under Andoni Iraola, Fulham is determined to improve. He noted their capability to create scoring opportunities and expressed confidence that they could score against any team in the league. Arbeloa concluded, "We know we need to improve and we have to adjust some parts of our game, but we are focused on the game tomorrow."

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