Silva praised his team's performance, saying they played well and should be proud of their first half. However, he was critical of the VAR calls that went against his team. He mentioned that the first goal was awarded after an additional eight minutes were given to Chelsea, which he felt was unfair.
Silva also questioned the penalty decision, stating that the VAR officials saw a foul that wasn't there and missed a clear handball by the opposing team's player. He felt that the VAR officials were inconsistent in their decisions throughout the game.
The manager praised the referee for handling the game professionally and not showing yellow cards to Fulham players, even when they were frustrated with the decisions. He felt that the referee understood the situation and refereed the game like a derby match.
Overall, Silva was unhappy with the VAR decisions and felt that they changed the course of the game. He acknowledged that he can't control the decisions made by others but expressed his frustration and disappointment.
The Fulham manager hopes that the VAR officials will be more balanced and consistent in their decisions going forward.
Silva emphasized that the team is focused on learning from their mistakes and moving forward. They will regroup and prepare for their next game, determined to improve their performance and achieve better results.
The loss to Chelsea serves as a valuable learning experience for the Fulham team, and they will use this opportunity to grow and improve their skills.
The team's spirit and determination remain strong, and they are already looking forward to their next challenge.