Awkward moment TNT Sports team and Marco Silva sprayed by sprinklers before Fulham vs Man Utd

MARCO SILVA was soaked by sprinklers ahead of his side’s clash with Manchester United.

Fulham welcomed the Red Devils to Craven Cottage on Saturday lunchtime for their latest Premier League match.

TNT SportsMarco Silva was soaked by sprinklers before Fulham’s clash with Manchester United[/caption]

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Prior to kick-off, Silva joined the TNT Sports team pitchside to discuss his new contract.

However, as he spoke to Lynsey Hipgrave, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole, the sprinklers behind them turned on.

Silva was soon being sprayed with water as he cowered out of the way to the amusement of the presenting team.

Ferdinand joked: “Sack the groundsman, where is he?” before Silva was able to continue his answer.

The Fulham boss penned a new deal through to the summer of 2026 last month.

His extension comes after he turned down an approach from the Saudi Pro League during pre-season.

Before he was soaked by the sprinklers, he had explained it was an “easy” decision to commit his future to the Cottagers.

Silva joined the Cottagers in 2021 following spells with Hull, Watford and Everton.

TNT SportsThe Fulham boss had been speaking to the TNT Sports team before kick-off[/caption]

After winning the Championship in his first season, he guided Fulham to a 10th place finish in the Premier League last term.

A victory over United on Saturday will lift his side above their opponents and into the top half of the table.