Jokanovic: We are not going to change tactics

SLAVISA JOKANOVIC will stick to his attacking principles, despite concerns that Fulham are too open.

Fulham were thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal before the international break and have the leakiest defence in the top flight, having conceded 21 goals in eight matches.

Jokanovic has been criticised for not adapting their attractive, possession-based football to cope with the step up in level from the Championship. But the Serb, who spent £100million in the summer, will not dramatically alter that approach and Fulham will continue to press high up the pitch.

“Four years Fulham supporters were waiting for the Premier League,” he said. “If we start to be depressed and not trust ourselves, it is not a good way. People are nervous and not especially satisfied, but it is part of the process. Our target is to improve.”

Fulham, who are two points above the relegation zone, will again be without Tom Cairney and Joe Bryan for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff, although Timothy Fosu-Mensah could return.