Silva provided updates on injured players Rodrigo Muniz and Kenny Tete, who will not be available for the match. Muniz is a significant loss for Fulham, and Silva is unsure of how long he will be out. Tete is recovering from an injury but does not require surgery.

Silva described Bournemouth as a physically demanding team, noting that their size is not the only factor. He praised their strong and direct playing style, which allows them to challenge every aspect of the game and create attacking opportunities through their speed and pace.

Silva also acknowledged that Bournemouth has a well-rounded team with many skilled players, not just Antoine Semenyo, who has been performing well this season. He emphasized that his team needs to be prepared to face the entire Bournemouth squad, not just Semenyo.