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

Nuno Espirito Santo: “We have a problem” after West Ham defeat

West Ham United coach 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 home team. Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen’s goals secured Brentford’s victory, who dominated the match. The West Ham defense showed a poor performance, and the few fans present reacted with silence and boos at the end of the match. This is the first time in the club’s history that they have lost their first four home games in a season. Nuno, visibly affected, described the performance as “not good enough, poor”.

I think we are all worried. You can see that our own fans are worried. Worry turns into anxiety, it turns into silence. We have a problem.

Nuno Espirito Santo

The coach acknowledged the need for a change and the importance of offering a game that motivates fans.

Brentford had 22 shots on goal, compared to West Ham’s seven. The first goal came after an error by Maximilian Kilman, which allowed Kevin Schade to assist Thiago. Thiago, who had been injured, scored another goal before halftime, but it was disallowed for offside. Keane Lewis-Potter assisted Jensen for Brentford’s second goal in stoppage time.

I am very happy. I focused on the match very well. I had a good feeling in the last few days, the atmosphere, the energy in the place. I think we did a very good job.

Keith Andrews

The result left West Ham with four points in eight games, in the penultimate position of the Premier League.