Fulham fans will be buoyed by Scott Parker’s motivation comments

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Before Fulham travel to play Leicester City in a must-win away match on Saturday, Scott Parker struck an optimistic message when speaking to the media.

Parker’s positive comments about motivating the squad are a welcome departure from the negative mood that has dominated Fulham all year.

“I’m finding it easy to motivate this group. The focus is on how badly we’ve done and how much money has been spent,” Parker told Fulham’s club website. “My focus is ‘do your best and to give it as much as possible.’”

During Fulham’s abysmal year, a lack of effort and motivation in crucial matches appeared to afflict the side — and it occurred during both Slavisa Jokanovic and Claudio Ranieri’s tenures.

Under Jokanovic, the Whites failed to show up in massive matches against Cardiff and Huddersfield, and paid the price. Under Ranieri, Fulham struggled to get up for the occasion when faced with pivotal encounters versus Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Southampton.

As a result, when players struggle to show up for vital relegation six-pointers, motivation seems to be an issue for the side. But Parker’s newfound energy, simplicity, and passion appear to have revitalised the sorry state of the Fulham squad.

For Fulham to stand any chance of a miraculous Premier League survival push, every single player must be playing to their full potential. And with the motivation of Scott Parker, the Whites may finally be at their best in the league.