Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:46• Last update: 10:49

Kenny Tete has started the new Premier League season with Fulham in a flash. Last weekend loved The Cottagers Liverpool neat at 2-2. There was also personal success for Tete. The right wing defender took care of the assist for the opening goal and thus formed the basis of the obtained point of the PhD student. The former the Dutch international has one important goal: to stay fit.

It has been a very tough preparation for Tete. The defender had to miss much of the season last season due to a hamstring injury, but was completely squeezed out by manager Marco Silva this summer. “Not everyone was then happy“, Tete means in General Newspaper on the heavy preparation. “But now we are reaping the benefits. We had to work hard, knowing that you will get a reward for that investment later. You don’t want to be relegated, but if you do, you have to be a man. Stay and carry on.”

Fulham are returning to the Premier League this season after a one-year absence. Last season, the Londoners crowned themselves champions in the Championship. Tete’s injury was a major blot on the successful season, he says. “During that period I had a lot of time to think. I admit there were days when I was really down. I want to stay in the Premier League with Fulham, play good games and stay fit. And enjoy it.” life, as a family and as a person. That’s what I do now. I was able to really help my team with my performance.”

Rio Ferdinand was especially pleased with Harvey Elliott’s performance. The Liverpool attacker came in for Thiago Alcantara five minutes after half-time and made a strong impression on the Manchester United club icon. “He had a big influence on the game,” said Ferdinand. “I hope we see a lot of interaction with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right. I hope to see a lot of him this season, he brings a different creativity.”



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