Fulham are on the hunt for a new striker this month, featuring Scott Parker … who admits his team are ‘light’ on firepower in their bid to survive in the Premier League
- Scott Parker has indicated that Fulham are hoping to sign a new striker in this window
- The Premier League strikers scored two goals over the whole of December
- Lack of firepower concerns Parker’s leader, who is keen to add to his strike force
Fulham boss Scott Parker has set his sights on getting a new striker in the transfer window as he looks to lead the Cottagers away from the Premier League relegation zone.
A run of four draws has held the points fast but Parker’s men only conceded two goals in December, one of which was a own goal by Matt Ritchie at Newcastle.
Parker’s first priority is a trip to Burnley to face a team five points above his own, but the England international’s midfielder admits his focus this month will also be on more power. -fire.
Scott Parker has revealed that Fulham are on the lookout for a new known striker this month
‘At the beginning of the year we identified where we needed strengthening and I thought that we did that very well,’ he said.
‘We have one known fighter in the building in Aleks (Mitrovic) so of course I think we are an area that is light and an area where we would try to strengthen if we could .
‘At the same time, we will understand the challenges of January and this time even greater because of what we are there for.
‘It’s an area where we’re light, although we have a very good midfield, I think it’s clear in most Premier League squads that there’s a bit more depth. then what we have so we can try and do something if we can. ‘
Aleksandar Mitrovic is still the only outfielder at 9 at Fulham but has struggled so far this year
Fulham went to Turf Moor after their last game against Tottenham was postponed following a coronavirus outbreak at the club, with Parker only confirming that a number of positive tests had been carried out.
And while the lack of first-team rulers could put the visitors at a disadvantage, Parker refused to feel sorry for himself.
‘Of course it’s not a fair park but you really get to experience that all season,’ he said.
‘I believe how bad it is, there has to be an understanding that you can have an injury crisis in a season where you miss players or you miss key executives.
Fulham scored just two goals in December and Parker admitted his team are light on fire power
‘But in this climate, at the moment, I think there are arguments that say it could be very unfair in that sense.
‘But that’s the world we’re in, this is where we are and we have to keep going, prepare this team and prepare a team to go up on Sunday and get a result.’
To get that result, Fulham need to get past Burnley ‘s side who have won three of their last five games, and Parker knows the challenge his side will face when they go up against Sean Dyche’ s men.
‘It’s a difficult game,’ he said. ‘Wherever you are in the league, it’s always a tough game against Burnley.
The west London club, currently in the bottom three, will face Burnley in the next attempt in their bid to survive
‘They have had a slow start to the season in terms of results but have had good results recently.
‘It’s always a big challenge, they’re a team that can be very difficult for us, Turf Moor has always been a difficult place.
‘They defend their box well and their plays are a major threat. They bring real energy, everyone understands their roles and where they can hurt teams and cause you problems.
‘They make the game uncomfortable at times and we have to be prepared for that as best we can. ‘