In the early stages of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Antonee Robinson of Fulham recognizes that teams are increasingly focusing on him defensively. Despite this heightened attention, he’s enjoying a breakout season with 10 assists, ranking only behind Mohamed Salah. Instances of opponents deploying multiple players to counter his attacking tendencies illustrate the respect he's garnered. Nevertheless, Robinson maintains focus on Fulham's success, notably as they advance toward an FA Cup match against Crystal Palace, amid rumors linking him with larger clubs like Liverpool.
"It's happening a lot," he tells ESPN. At Portman Road, Ipswich effectively deployed two players to nullify Robinson's attacking threat, tracking his every move over 90 minutes. It can be frustrating to play when it feels like you're jammed on one side, but if they’re paying me that much respect to block me, then the space is going to be somewhere else for us."
Despite facing more obstacles on the pitch these days, Robinson is having the best season of his career. He has 10 assists in the Premier League, second only to Mohamed Salah.
His form has seen him linked with UEFA Champions League teams such as Liverpool, but he remains focused on Fulham, who face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
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