Hugo Rodallega scored the goal that kept Wigan up in 2011 and the Colombian hopes his winner against Aston Villa can be the catalyst for Fulham’s great escape.
Fulham won 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday to move off the bottom but they remain in the relegation zone and five points from safety with just five games to go. Felix Magath has targeted three wins from their remaining fixtures and Rodallega is adamant they can survive.
“We have to believe,” said Rodallega, who scored a late header against Villa after Grant Holt cancelled out Kieran Richardson’s opener. “Everything is possible when you believe and you work hard on the pitch. We have to keep going until the last game.”
Fulham host Norwich, who sacked manager Chris Hughton yesterday, on Saturday and Rodallega feels the game at Craven Cottage will be crucial to their chances of staying up.
The forward said: “I am happy to help the team against Villa because I waited a long time for the opportunity. The Norwich game is like a final for us now.”
Magath, who took over at Craven Cottage in February, said: “With this win we have the confidence to be able to win against other teams.
“This is a signal for everybody that we are fighting.”
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