Fulham star Alex Iwobi singled out teammate Willian for praise after their side hammered Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage last night.
Iwobi was speaking on Prime Video alongside Tom Cairney after the Whites recorded their biggest win of the season.
It was a performance that many Fulham fans would have sensed was on the horizon after the latest international break.
Scoring goals has been Fulham’s big problem this year, with avoidable mistakes creeping in at the back.
However, Fulham looked assured from the 20th minute onwards and against a lacklustre Nottingham Forest side, they took full advantage.
Forest went behind to an Alex Iwobi goal that was set up by a pinpoint cross from Willian.
He went on to score a brace as did Raul Jimenez who finally discovered his shooting boots after a tough start to the season.
Club captain Tom Cairney completed the rout and is showing with each game that he’s more than capable of controlling a midfield in the Premier League.
The silky midfielder was exceptional, but Willian once again showed his class out on the wing and it showed just how in control Fulham were that Silva felt he could substitute the Brazilian after an hour.
Iwobi praises Willian after Nottm Forest win
Asked about the 35-year-old winger, Iwobi said: “Yeah, I mean we know he’s quality, we see it every time in training and everyone’s seen it in the Premier League.
“Willian’s such a great player, he makes it easy for us because you just run into the box and he’s able to find you nine times out of ten.”
Willian has had an up-and-down season compared to his first campaign at Craven Cottage.
He was very good against Wolves last week and played a part in Fulham’s third goal at Liverpool on Sunday.
Forest simply couldn’t deal with the likes of Iwobi and Willian in wide areas and the Nigerian managed to score the first brace of his professional career.
It was also Willian’s 300th game in English football and he couldn’t have capped it in a better way.
Silva bringing Willian off after an hour shows that he needs to manage his minutes during the busiest period of the season.
It will be interesting to see if he retains his place in the side against West Ham on Sunday, or if Harry Wilson will be given the nod.