Fulham will continue to be without star left back Antonee Robinson, but he’s making progress in his injury recovery.
Robinson is training individually ahead of a long-awaited return, Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed after the club’s weekend defeat to Tottenham. The U.S. men’s national team defender has been sidelined since September 28 after suffering a new issue with a lingering knee problem.
Robinson has been reduced to only four appearances this season after offseason knee surgery last spring caused the veteran fullback to miss time during the first half of the campaign. His absence has led to Ryan Sessegnon locking down the left back job for the Cottagers, while Max Arfsten has earned the most opportunities with the USMNT.
While there is no timetable for Robinson’s return, Silva did reveal that he is improving on his fitness.
“Not yet, but he is getting better,” Silva said when asked about Robinson’s availability. “He is getting good feelings but is doing individual work, nice to see him on the pitch. He is getting better and more confident. Not just about his knees but his mindset. Soon we can have more news, but right now we have no timescale.”
“We are positive that when he [Robinson] is back, it will not be with setbacks, because we need him and he can be a very good ‘signing’ for us in the second half of the season,” Silva added.
The 28-year-old is nearing the 200-appearance plateau for Fulham, sitting just seven appearances away.
Fulham has lost its last two league matches to Tottenham and Manchester City respectively heading into Sunday’s London Derby against Crystal Palace. A return to action before 2026 begins would be important for Robinson and Fulham, especially with the club sitting in the bottom half of the league standings.
