After Saturday's 3-1 home loss to West Brom, West Ham United boss Nuno Espirito Santo cut a lone figure on the edge of the technical area as fans sang "sacked in the morning". The Hammers slipped to eighth in the Championship table, falling behind in 10 of their 16 games this season. The defeat highlighted defensive woes; West Brom scored early and West Ham conceded six goals in two home matches.
Key players such as Jarrod Bowen showed flashes, while West Brom's Isaac Price, Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Felix Horn Myhre were praised for their class. The lack of a focal defender, with Konstantinos Mavropanos sidelined, left young Airidas Golambeckis alongside Max Kilman and Morato in a tough afternoon. Nuno acknowledged the pressure, stating he is "always under pressure.
Every day." He blamed basic errors, easy goals conceded and the inability to start games positively. Despite the slump, he remains hopeful that Mavropanos could return for the trip to Cardiff, noting his importance to the squad.
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