Silva on injuries, Iwobi's song and Brentford

Sasa Lukic is out until after the international break but Timothy Castagne is back in training and expected to be in the matchday squad.

On Fulham's season so far: "The signs are there, the performances are there. The dressing room was sad after the Everton match. The way we started the season is positive. We have to punish teams more when we have good moments."

On Alex Iwobi's new song: "I haven't listened to it! The boys were talking about it in the gym. He has a lot of talent, I'm sure it's very good."

On Bernd Leno: "Since he joined the club, his performances have been top. In my opinion, he's one of the three best goalkeepers in the league."

On Manchester United's new boss Ruben Amorim: "He's someone that I know well, it's always important to see a friend going in the direction that was his ambition too. He's a very good coach and I wish him all the best, just not against us."

On Brentford: "They're a very good side, they've been consistent in the last few seasons. The way they have been playing, many years with most of the same players and the same manager, showing the consistency that this league demands."

Silva continued: "Local derbies are more special, probably more intense, it's always a tough game. Away or at home against them is always tough. They have been scoring many goals but at the same time conceding too. They have good players on the attacking line, always solid, most of the time playing with four central defenders in the back four as well."