Marco Silva has confirmed that Rodrigo Muniz will be involved in Fulham ’s Premier League opener despite rumours of a move away from Craven Cottage. Muniz, who scored 11 Premier League goals last season, has attracted interest from Serie A side Atalanta, with reports claiming an offer worth £34million (€40m) had been lodged.

Fulham boss Marco Silva praised the professionalism of substitute Rodrigo Muniz after he set aside transfer speculation to earn a dramatic 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton.

Fulham could be about to push Marco Silva out of Craven Cottage due to their frustrating tactics in the summer transfer window.

Marco Silva spoke ahead of the start of the season as Fulham trek down to the south coast for a clash with Brighton. The Cottagers have pushed through a ceiling with their manager of many years, but he is wary of the skill from the Seagulls, who have "creative" and "technical" talent to trouble.

After a club-record Premier League points tally last season, a lack of transfer activity has resulted in concern on two fronts

Ryan Sessegnon’s return to Fulham was one of the success stories of last year in West London. After a slow integration into Silva’s set-up, the ex- Tottenham man was thrust into a starting role and he immediately found his form.

Rodrigo Muniz scored in the dying seconds of stoppage time to rescue a point for Fulham against Brighton in their Premier League opener .

Brighton & Hove Albion opens up its Premier League campaign at home to Fulham on Saturday as the English soccer season begins.

Marco Silva praises forward Rodrigo Muniz's "touch and finish" after the substitute scores a 96th-minute equaliser for Fulham in their 1-1 draw with Brighton in the Premier League at the AMEX Stadium.