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Fulham under new manager Arbeloa

Entities: Alvaro Arbeloa · Al‑Ahli Saudi FC · Fulham FC · Norwich City FC

Overview

Álvaro Arbeloa took charge of Fulham in July 2026, preparing the club for the upcoming Premier League season. His first high‑profile assignment was slated for 24 August, when Fulham would face Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea in a historic clash of two former Spanish internationals now managing English sides. At the same time, Arbeloa was reported to be pursuing Real Madrid Castilla midfielder César Palacios as a potential signing.

A week later Arbeloa oversaw Fulham’s first pre‑season fixture, a closed‑door 2‑0 loss to Norwich City, during which he rotated the squad heavily. The Cottagers then scheduled a public friendly against Saudi Pro League side Al‑Ahli in Portugal, using the match to fine‑tune the team ahead of the campaign.

Together, the snapshots show Arbeloa’s early managerial actions: announcing marquee fixtures, scouting new talent, and conducting pre‑season tests to shape his squad for the new Premier League campaign.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fulham pre‑season: 2‑0 defeat to Norwich, new manager Arbeloa eyes Al‑Ahli clash in Portugal

    Fulham lost 2‑0 to Norwich in a closed‑door friendly, Arbeloa's first match as manager, and will face Al‑Ahli in Portugal next.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Álvaro Arbeloa's Fulham debut faces Xabi Alonso's Chelsea as he eyes Real Madrid youth

    Álvaro Arbeloa's first match as Fulham manager against Xabi Alonso's Chelsea coincides with his push to sign Real Madrid Castilla midfielder César Palacios.

Sources

baoquangtri.vn · bernabeudigital.com · hammyend.com · sportsmole.co.uk