Offensive problems

Good, thoughtful opening, Dave. And I agree they're related. They're also related to the fact that we've been playing with a Serie A philosophy most of the season. Don't swarm the defense, play holding, look for counter attack, pass the ball around in your own half. It's boring and unproductive -- which is why i stopped watcing Italian fitba a couple of decades ago.

Recently, however, we've been taking it to the opponent. Look at the goals against Chelsea and Leicester, for example. All in the flow of play. Aggressive, attacking play opens holes in defenses and makes for more goals. At least that's my view.

 

It doesn't help when you're playing central defenders in the midfield, and have Radz and Routledge (in his case holding the ball too long, as well) pulling shots high and wide every few minutes. I think once Fulham get some new midfielders in the line-up they'll be able to play a more attacking game.