Nigeria, April 19 -- In the closing stretch of a season, injuries do more than disrupt rhythm; they threaten momentum.

For Fulham, that concern surfaced early at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.

And at the centre of it was Alex Iwobi.

What began as a tightly contested Premier League clash against Brentford quickly shifted in tone when Iwobi was forced off in the first half.

A muscular issue. Immediate concern.

The Super Eagles midfielder received treatment on the pitch before being replaced by Samuel Chukwueze, as the game drifted to a goalless draw.

But beyond the result, the bigger question lingered: how serious is it?

Speaking after the match, manager Marco Silva struck a balance between concern and cautious optimism.

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