Fulham boss Scott Parker has told his players to use this season’s Premier League campaign as a shot at redemption after they were relegated a year ago.
It was back then in 2019 that Fulham finished 19th in the Premier League having won just seven of their top-flight matches.
Parker has since admitted many of his squad were scarred by that campaign, but they bounced back to gain promotion from the Championship by winning the play-offs.
The Fulham boss has warned his players they will suffer defeats and knock-backs again this season, but they must use the campaign exorcise past demons.
“You are right and that’s a constant message that we are driving home to the team,” said Parker after his side lost 3-0 to Arsenal on Saturday.
“You can’t let mistakes and defeats, certainly for us this year, really, really scar you.
“Of course the last time we were in this division it didn’t go too well. It is something we are trying to improve, which we will.
“I think this is redemption for them as well. You can look at it as a challenge for them and to give them something to prove.”
