Alvaro Arbeloa is already facing mounting pressure at Fulham after the club lost all three of their opening Premier League matches under the former Real Madrid head coach.
Fulham are one of only two teams yet to collect a point, with only Coventry below them in the table because of their inferior goal difference. The difficult beginning has placed the focus on Arbeloa’s position and on growing signs of frustration around the squad.
The Spaniard left Real Madrid at the end of the 2025-26 season after failing to lead the club to any trophies. He took charge of Fulham during the summer, but his new team have struggled to make an impact since the campaign began.
The latest setback came against Crystal Palace, with the defeat in the derby prompting an angry reaction from Fulham supporters. In the aftermath, fans were heard chanting words which roughly translated as: “What the hell was that?”
The atmosphere around the club has since been further unsettled by reports of possible discontent among several players. British media, including The Sun, have highlighted a series of incidents involving members of Arbeloa’s squad.
Kevin, who was left on the bench at the weekend, posted an enigmatic image on social media carrying the message: “I hear nothing, I say nothing, I see nothing.” The meaning of the post was not explained, but it quickly drew attention amid Fulham’s poor start and the questions surrounding the team.
There have also been developments involving Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Both players removed all photographs connected with Fulham from their social media pages, adding to speculation about the mood within the squad.
Tete, meanwhile, has not been receiving regular playing time. When a supporter asked him about his situation, the player responded: “Talk to that damn coach.”
The incidents have intensified scrutiny of Arbeloa, who has yet to oversee a Premier League match that has produced a point for Fulham. With the team at the bottom end of the early standings and supporters already voicing their anger, the manager’s task has become increasingly demanding.
Fulham now face two particularly high-profile tests in their next Premier League fixtures. They are due to play Liverpool and Manchester United, giving Arbeloa the chance to change the mood but also presenting two difficult opportunities for a side still searching for its first point of the season.