"They are happy when the team is like this. The connection between them and us is better when we play like this, when we fight on the pitch.

"It's not only about the result. It's about what kind of team we are and what kind of play we are able to do. I think we struggled a lot in the play, because (Fulham) had the initiative. But we defended the small things we built.

"That was the way to win. It's not the ideal way, but sometimes it's good to win (like this). I'm happy for them."

"You understand the really important thing. For him and for his team-mates, the most important thing is to see him happy."