Fulham v Swansea player ratings

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Fulham’s latest loss means they are only four points above the relegation zone and have won just one of their last 12 matches. Here’s how we rated the players in their 2-1 defeat at home to Swansea.

David Stockdale: 5
A day to forget for a promising young keeper. Could have done better for Swansea’s first goal and his howler led to the second. Aside from the obvious mistakes he was generally shaky throughout.

Sascha Riether: 7
Steady game again at right-back and got forward well. Produced a great challenge on Danny Graham to rescue Fulham as City dominated.

Brede Hangeland: 5
Has turned in the odd iffy performance this season and this was one of them. Looked uncomfortable throughout.

Aaron Hughes: 5
Was also far from convincing, but did better in the second half.

Matthew Briggs: 6
Given an outing at left-back and showed his promise with a couple of solid tackles and a willingness to get forward.

Ashkan Dejagah: 7
Quick and hard-working. Had some bright moments before going off.

Steve Sidwell: 6
Improved in the second half after being dominated in the first.

Giorgos Karagounis: 7
Showed plenty of energy and guile, particularly during an excellent spell in the second half.

Kerim Frei: 7
Caused Swansea problems, although he did miss a good chance in the first half.

Dimitar Berbatov: 6
Unusually ineffective prior to a lively spell late in the game.

Bryan Ruiz: 8
Fulham’s stand-out performer. Twice went close before scoring and showed his class throughout. Great touch and range of passing. A welcome return from injury and will be a key player as the Whites look to turn their season around.

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