Marco Silva was left incensed following Fulham's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, a match marred by controversial decisions from the referee and VAR. The Fulham boss didn't hold back his feelings, expressing his disappointment and frustration with the calls that went against his team.

The pivotal moment arrived in the first half when Josh King's fine strike was disallowed after a VAR review. Referee Rob Jones penalized Rodrigo Muniz for a foul on Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up, deeming that Muniz had stood on Chalobah's foot. The decision sparked outrage from Fulham, with Silva leading the protests on the bench. Adding to the Cottagers' woes, Chelsea took the lead just before halftime through Joao Pedro, further fueling Silva's anger, especially as the goal came deep into stoppage time. Silva's frustration reached a boiling point as he confronted referee Rob Jones on the pitch at halftime.

Silva didn't mince words when describing his feelings after the match. "For someone that loves football… I feel sad, really. Just that," Silva stated. He highlighted the significance of the derby game and the millions watching worldwide, emphasizing that his team played "outstanding football" in the first half. He lamented that his team wasn't trying to be "fake" or "park the bus," acknowledging the difference in resources between the two clubs.

The second half brought more controversy as Chelsea was awarded a penalty after another VAR review, this time for a handball against Ryan Sessegnon. Silva sarcastically laughed at the decision.

Silva's post-match comments reflected his deep disappointment with the officiating. He felt that key decisions went against his team, impacting the outcome of the match. Despite his anger, Silva acknowledged that such decisions are part of professional football and that his team needs to bounce back. He also acknowledged his passionate nature, stating that it fires up his team. However, he felt that Fulham deserved more from the game.

The disallowed goal was a major talking point, with many feeling it was a harsh decision. Joe Cole, a pundit for TNT Sports, believed King was unlucky, arguing that the challenge wasn't careless and that the decision was overly nitpicking. Cole highlighted the joy of the 18-year-old King, who had celebrated his first Premier League goal, only to have it taken away.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca had a different perspective on the refereeing decisions. He believed that the foul leading to the disallowed goal was indeed a foul and that the penalty was a clear handball. Maresca said he had no doubts about either decision and that both decisions were correct.

Despite the defeat and the controversial calls, Silva will be looking for his team to put this game behind them and focus on the upcoming fixtures.