Brevett left baffled by Fulham’s shock tactics
FORMER Fulham captain Rufus Brevett believes the current squad will be shocked at the decision to replace head coach Rene Meulensteen with ex-Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath.
TheWhites have not won a Premier League match since a 2-1 victory overWest Ham on NewYear’s Day and are bottom of the table.
Meulensteen was appointed as Martin Jol’s successor in December but, having been unable to steer Fulham out of the relegation zone, he has now also lost the faith of owner Shahid Khan.
Brevett reckoned the players will struggle to once again adapt to new ideas.
“The players will be shocked,” he said.
“As players you have got to get on with it, it is your job.
“They have to take responsibility, but it is true you do also need continuity in what you’re being told is expected of you.
“Just as they are getting used to Meulensteen’s methods and the things that he wants, he is gone and another manager comes in — it will be very difficult for him with 12 games to go, it doesn’t happen overnight.”
Magath, who has won three Bundesliga titles during his managerial career, now has 12 games to turn things around at Craven Cottage after becoming Fulham’s third manager of the season.
A win in the German’s first game, againstWest Brom on Saturday, would see Fulham close the gap on the Baggies to a point, but defeat could see them cast further adrift with time running out to extend their 13-year stay in the top flight.