Seko Fofana hopes Fulham can pick up where they left off before the international break when Brentford come to town for Friday’s west London derby.
The Whites signed off with a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield on March 21 and then left to join up with their respective countries for friendlies and qualifiers.
It was a bizarre match against the Terriers as Nahki Wells missed two penalties and referee Richard Clark was involved in a red card mix-up in the second half.
Fofana was on target as the 10-man Whites claimed all three points and the on-loan Manchester City midfielder thinks it was important to go away having recorded a win.
He told Fulham’s official website: “It was good to go into this break with a victory in our last match. There were many players that went away with their national teams.
“I think now, we have all come back together this week with clearer objectives to move us forward and to be able to perform well at home in our next match.
“It was an important and special moment for me personally as I scored my first senior goal with Fulham. It was a hard game for us made more difficult when we were reduced to 10 men."
Brentford turned the tables on Fulham at Griffin Park back in November and completed a 2-1 rescue mission in the dying moments.
The Bees are pushing for promotion to the Premier League and Fofana insists Fulham’s players have been well drilled in how to approach the derby game.
He added: “Brentford have had a good season and congratulations to the but if they think they are going to come to Craven Cottage for an easy match they are very much mistaken.
“We are aware of what we need to do, we’re at home and we’ll be giving our all.
“We’ll be doing everything to try to get the win and the players are excited about this game.
“The players that have come back this week are all eager to play this game and give everything from the first to the final whistle.”
