Agbonlahor says Fulham will be relegated if Arbeloa is appointed manager.

Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor warned that Fulham could be relegated from the Premier League if Álvarez Arbeloa takes over as manager.

He said the Cottagers are in serious danger after manager Marco Silva left for Benfica, and he fears that Arbeloa’s limited experience at senior level will lead to significant growing pains.

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After finishing only one point short of European qualification last season, Agbonlahor told talkSPORT that he would not be surprised if the West London club fell into the relegation zone.

“He was brought in wasn’t he, to try and win the league, to try and win the Champions League, to take over from (Xabi) Alonso and he didn’t do any better than Alonso.”

“Marco Silva did a fantastic job there and still he couldn’t get Fulham into the top eight to go and play European football.”

“I’m going to give Arbeloa a one out of five and I wouldn’t be surprised if Fulham have a relegation battle next season.”

“It’s a big statement, but I think Harry Wilson leaving, (Raul) Jimenez, I know he’s not a prolific goalscorer, has left to go to Wolves as well.”

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“New manager, how much extra did Marco Silva get out of those players? We saw his aggression on the sideline. Arbeloa is not like that, he’s a more chilled out character.”

“So it is a big risk. Out of all the appointments, I’m saying Arbeloa is the biggest risk that Fulham are taking.”