Scott Parker knows how strong an outfit AFC Bournemouth are, but insists Fulham go into the game with a positive mindset.
A convincing victory over Everton last time out secured Parker his first points as Caretaker Manager, and he wants to use that momentum when he takes the Whites to the south coast.
“We’re playing against a very, very good team who have got a first class manager,” he said of the Cherries.
“They’re a team and a football club who have really put themselves as a firm fixture in the Premier League, and that’s credit to Eddie Howe and what he’s done.
“It’s going to be a tough task for us. We’ve not won away from home this year, but I feel like we’re going into it with massive confidence from the weekend.
“Of course it’s going to be difficult, but it’s one which we’re looking at thinking we can try and get some points.
“I’ve stated many times my main objective is to put a team out that is well prepared, has a clear idea of what we want to do.
“Certainly that takes time, I understand that, it’s a process, but the Everton game was one that was pleasing for those reasons.
“Player-wise, they’re starting to see the rewards for their hard work over the last few weeks.”
While he remains as the Whites’ temporary boss, Parker continues to field questions from the press about his future.
And while the former England midfielder reiterated his stance that the team is his priority at the moment, he did acknowledge the importance of forward planning.
“I’ve not spoken to the board regarding me personally,” he explained. “I’ve spoken to Tony [Khan] quite often.
“He’s been in the country for some time now supporting the team, and I’m often in dialogue with him regarding plans for next season and the steps we’re taking to prepare ourselves the best we can for a massive season next year.
“I think it will be beneficial to everyone at the Football Club to take this time to really focus, reassess, and plan for next year.
“It’s going to be a big year, obviously a difficult year in a difficult league, but we know where we are and I feel this time is a massive opportunity to get ahead of the game, to plan and prepare for a massive campaign to try and get back into this division.”