Soccer-Crawley wanted it more than us, says Fulham boss Silva after League Cup exit

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Brentford - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 20, 2022 Fulham manager Marco Silva applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Fulham manager Marco Silva said Crawley Town showed more desire than his Premier League team in Tuesday's League Cup second-round clash, where they were knocked out after a 2-0 defeat away to the fourth-tier side.

Silva made 10 changes for the trip to Broadfield Stadium as Fulham, who are seventh in the top-flight after three matches, were beaten by Crawley, who are 84 places lower on the English ladder.