West Ham in Crisis: Nuno Admits “We Have a Problem” After Defeat

Nuno Espirito Santo: “We have a problem” after West Ham’s defeat to Brentford

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his concern after his team’s 2-0 defeat to Brentford. The match, marked by the fans’ protest against the club’s management, showed a poor performance by the Hammers. Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen’s goals secured Brentford’s victory, who dominated the match with 22 shots on goal, compared to West Ham’s 7.

“It’s not good enough. Poor,” declared Nuno, adding that Brentford was the better team and that the situation generates concern.

Nuno Espirito Santo

West Ham’s defense showed fragility, and the fans present, who opted for silence and booing at the end of the match, demonstrated their discontent. The coach acknowledged the need to change the situation to regain the fans’ support.

After the defeat, West Ham is in 19th position in the Premier League after eight matchdays. The first goal for Brentford came after a mistake by Maximilian Kilman, which allowed Kevin Schade to assist Thiago. Thiago, who was ruled out with injury for most of last season, scored another goal that was disallowed by VAR due to offside. Brentford finally sealed the victory in stoppage time, when Keane Lewis-Potter assisted Jensen, who scored the second goal.

“I am very happy,” said coach Keith Andrews. “We approached the game very well. I had a good feeling in the last few days, the atmosphere, the energy in the place. I think we put in a very good performance.”

Keith Andrews

The result left West Ham with four points in eight games, placing them in the penultimate position of the Premier League, while Brentford rose to 13th place.