Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa 'not worried about position' after winless start

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa remains defiant despite a challenging start to his Premier League tenure. A 2-1 defeat at Ipswich—sealed by two goals conceded after the 88th minute—has left the Cottagers winless in their opening six league fixtures and sitting at the bottom of the table.

Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva this summer, insisted he is not concerned about his future at the club. "I never worry about my position," he stated. "I don't feel fear. You cannot be a coach if you feel it. You have to work, take the decision and you need to show confidence to your players."

The defining issue for Fulham under Arbeloa has been their inability to manage late-game scenarios, having conceded goals in the final 15 minutes of play in four of their six matches so far. This trend has put significant pressure on the squad to improve their standards.

I played for the best team in the world. I have coached the best team in the world. Pressure is part of my life since I was a kid. Alvaro Arbeloa

Having arrived with limited senior management experience following a brief stint at Real Madrid earlier this year, Arbeloa now faces a critical stretch. Fulham are set to face a series of newly promoted sides, starting with a home fixture against Hull City on 17 October. Failure to secure points in these upcoming matches will inevitably increase the scrutiny on the manager's position.