Fulham were held to a goalless draw by Brentford on Saturday, in a match that ultimately became defined less by chances and more by concern over Alex Iwobi’s fitness.
The Nigeria international was forced off in the 41st minute after appearing to pull his hamstring, cutting short his involvement in a tightly contested encounter.
The midfielder immediately signalled discomfort, and his withdrawal will now prompt further assessment from the club’s medical staff in the coming days.
Fulham struggled to find attacking rhythm even before Iwobi’s departure, but his absence removed a key creative outlet from their forward play.
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The 29-year-old has been a central figure in Fulham’s attacking structure this season, he has played in 27 Premier League games notching 4 goals and 3 assists.
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Attention now shifts to the severity of Iwobi’s injury and what it could mean for Fulham’s upcoming fixtures.
