Alex Iwobi Reacts After Fulham’s Painful Loss to Chelsea, Urges Focus Ahead

Despite scoring a stunning goal to give Fulham the lead, Alex Iwobi has urged his teammates to stay focused after a late collapse handed Chelsea a 2–1 victory at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

The Nigerian midfielder, who has been in impressive form this season, netted a beautiful opener in the first half, taking his Premier League tally to nine goals and five assists — a standout contribution that cements his position as a key player under Marco Silva.

🧊 Late Drama Sinks the Cottagers

Fulham looked set to claim a derby win, but two quickfire goals from Chelsea substitutes Tyrique George and Pedro Neto turned the match on its head. The late twist silenced home fans and left the Cottagers stunned, despite a solid performance for much of the game.

💬 Iwobi: “Head Up. Go Again.”

Iwobi took to X (formerly Twitter) to rally the squad and supporters, posting a short but powerful message:

"Head Up. Go Again."

It's a message that reflects leadership and maturity, qualities the Super Eagles star has increasingly displayed this season.

🔎 OPINION: Iwobi Is Fulham’s Spark — But They Need More

While Iwobi is shining week after week, Fulham’s inability to hold on to leads has cost them valuable points. The midfield creativity is there, but defensive lapses and lack of closing-game intensity are becoming a pattern.

With Southampton up next — already relegated and desperate to restore pride — Fulham must be sharp and avoid any complacency. If they hope to climb further up the table or push for European competition, now is the time to tighten the backline and convert performances into results.

📅 What’s Next?

Fulham travel to St Mary’s on Saturday, where they’ll face a wounded Southampton side. It’s a must-win fixture if Silva’s men hope to keep their top-half ambitions alive.

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