Mark Schwarzer returned to First Team action for Fulham last weekend and produced a faultless performance in goal as Fulham secured three points against Wolves.
Following a summer of speculation surrounding the Australian international's future, Mark Hughes praised Schwarzer's professionalism ahead of Saturday’s clash against Blackburn|, whilst noting the outstanding reception the keeper received last weekend at the Cottage.
“He’s [Schwarzer] made a real mark here and been part of the Club's recent success so that [applause at the Cottage] was a show of respect,” Hughes told fulhamfc.com. “It was due and it was really good for him.
“He’s a good professional and I didn’t think there would be any difference in his daily work or approach to games [following the summer speculation]. It was never a worry for me and he’s getting on with his job.
“We weren’t receptive to any bids because Mark’s too important to us. We would much rather he was here helping us win Premier League games.
"His immediate future is here at Fulham and we’re hopeful we can show him where we want to go and what we want to do in the future. Obviously I’ve made it known to him that I want him to be a part of that.”