Marco Silva Applauds Samuel Chukwueze After Man-of-the-Match Display Against Tottenham

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has showered praise on Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze following his outstanding performance in the club’s 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chukwueze delivered one of his brightest performances yet in a Fulham shirt, providing a crucial assist and earning the Man of the Match award.

“He was definitely knocking on the door before the game. He is a very good player, we all know that,” Silva said, according to Fulham correspondent Jack Kelly.
“He started because he deserved it, and it was another great performance from him.”

Chukwueze, who joined Fulham on loan from AC Milan during the summer, has now recorded three assists in six league appearances, steadily establishing himself as a key creative force in the squad.

OPINION: Chukwueze Is Slowly Becoming Fulham’s Spark—and Nigeria’s Rising Export

Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgence at Fulham is more than just good form—it’s a reminder of how much talent can blossom when given trust, freedom, and rhythm.

At AC Milan, he often struggled to get consistent minutes. But under Marco Silva, Chukwueze looks refreshed, confident, and hungry. His speed, trickery, and ability to pick out decisive passes bring something unique to Fulham’s attack. What’s most impressive is how quickly he has adapted to the Premier League’s intensity—one of the toughest leagues in the world.

If he continues at this pace, Chukwueze could become one of the best loan signings of the season. For Nigerian football fans, this is also a promising sign, especially with AFCON qualifiers on the horizon.

The lesson here is simple: sometimes, a player just needs the right environment to unlock their brilliance—and Fulham may have given Chukwueze precisely that.