
Fulham took their first away point of the season on match day three with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.
The Cottagers lost on the opening day at Manchester United, before beating Leicester at home the week after.
A stunning Liam Delap goal after 15 minutes put the Tractor Boys ahead, but Adama Traoré cancelled it out 17 minutes later.
But what are four things we learnt about Fulham?
Andreas Pereira should be in the 10, or not start at all
Andreas Pereira has been a pivotal part of Fulham’s side since joining in the 2022/23 season.
The Brazilian has been involved in 22 goals in all competitions since his arrival, including a brace in last season’s 2-0 away victory at West Ham.
However, these contributions have all come from playing in the 10 in attacking midfield.
The Ipswich game saw Fulham play a deeper midfield, including Pereira in the 8 role.
Although he saw a lot of the ball, his 14% cross success rate from 14 crosses, and 70% pass completion rate showed he was out of depth in that position.
For the Liam Delap opener, the Brazilian left a hole in the midfield that he could not track back into.
Either push him back to his best position, or Sander Berge comes into defensive midfield.
Joachim Andersen should start next game
Joachim Andersen was one of Fulham’s best players in the 2020/21 season, despite being relegated.
He has since impressed for Crystal Palace in the top tier but has rejoined Fulham this summer for around £25 million.
The Danish centre-back is known for his calmness on the ball and long-ball playing ability.
Against Ipswich, both Calvin Bassey and Issa Diop looked nervous playing out of the back, but also struggled to complete long balls.
Judging by this game, and the money spent on Andersen, he should come straight into the team for Fulham’s next game against West Ham.
Ipswich did press high, but Fulham will want a calm head against teams like that and of better quality.
Silva’s substitutes too late
Fulham enjoyed their best spell of the game in the last 25 minutes of the first half.
This may have given head coach Marco Silva confidence going into the second half, but his side were off the boil for the second 45 minutes.
Fulham fans have, on numerous times, complained about how Silva makes reactionary subs, rather than ones before an issue happens and whilst his side are not performing.
The Ipswich game was very close to being another example of this.
Ipswich were arguably the better side in the second half, and Fulham’s substitutes only came with 18 minutes remaining.
Against better and more clinical sides, the changes should come earlier.
Fulham need last season's Muniz back
Rodrigo Muniz was one of the Cottager's surprise packages last season when he scored eight goals in eight matches between February and April.
He ended last season's campaign with nine Premier League goals, showing that he was more than good enough at this level.
It does take strikers time to start firing again in a new season, but if Fulham want to push on, Muniz needs to get back on the scoresheet.
Fulham are one of the most effective teams at scoring from all over the pitch, but with the number nine on his back now, the Brazilian needs goals fast.

