Rusk acknowledged that Southampton worked hard to take the lead, but ultimately lost the game against a strong opponent. He noted that Fulham has invested heavily in their squad and has talented players who are competing for European spots.

Rusk took Silva's criticism with a grain of salt, saying that every manager would try to find a way to win a game in their situation. He emphasized that what matters is how Southampton views their own performance, not how others assess them.

Rusk also praised Jack Stephens' goal, calling it a special moment. Although the team is disappointed with the loss, Rusk believes they can learn from the game and reflect on the positive moments, including Stephens' goal.

Rusk acknowledged the pain of losing, but remained optimistic about the team's ability to move forward and improve.