Marco Silva stated that Fulham are currently in high spirits and aim to reach the League Cup semi-finals for the second time in three years. However, the team will face a tough test as they need to travel to Newcastle United for the quarter-finals.  

Head coach Marco Silva said: "This is a very crucial match. From the beginning of the tournament, I have made it clear that our goals are very clear and ambitious. Now that the team has made it to the quarterfinals and has a chance to advance to the semifinals, we will definitely not play conservatively."  

"We entered the competition with the goal of advancing to the semifinals; this is our direction and ambition. We are facing a strong team, and the competition between the two sides has been very intense, just like the matches they played against us."  

"This may be one of the most challenging venues in the country, but it's also an ideal place to appreciate and enjoy football. We must be ambitious because there's only one semi-final spot, and hopefully we'll be the team that advances."  

Marco Silva made no secret of his desire to win trophies for the club, stating that cup competitions are the best way to achieve this goal. He said, "Nothing is impossible in the world of football, but we must remain realistic, and winning cup titles is the best way to achieve our objectives."  

“We have always been committed to creating a positive atmosphere within the club, which is why we reached the semi-finals of this competition for the first time two years ago. Last season, we reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, and we hope to achieve good results again. The team will give its all in every stage of the competition, with the ultimate goal of winning trophies.”  

"For this historic club, they have never won a competition like this before. You can imagine how excited the fans will be and how much honor it would bring to the club if we could do it."