“We Have a Problem” - Nuno Espirito Santo Speaks Out After 2-0 Defeat

Nuno sounds alarm after West Ham's 2-0 loss

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged his team's struggles, stating “we have a problem” after a lackluster 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

“Fairly, Brentford won the game, they were the better team. I think we are all concerned...”

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged the team's struggles, stating “we have a problem” after a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The match was marked by a lackluster performance from West Ham, with Brentford dominating the game. Goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen secured a 2-0 win for Brentford, who deservedly took the three points. The night began with a fan boycott and ended with the remaining supporters booing West Ham off the field.

Nuno's inaugural home match as West Ham's manager was overshadowed by a planned supporters' boycott, with fans protesting against the club's board. Despite the tense atmosphere, the match ended in a 2-0 defeat for West Ham, marking their first four consecutive home losses to start a season in history.

“Not good enough. Poor,” Nuno Espirito Santo said after the match, acknowledging West Ham's 19th position in the Premier League table, with only Wolves below them. “Fairly, Brentford won the game, they were the better team. I think we are all concerned. You can see our own fans are concerned. Concern becomes anxiety, becomes silence. We have a problem.”

The defeat was a significant blow to West Ham, with Nuno admitting that his team was outplayed by Brentford. “It's understandable. It's up to us to change. The fans need to see something that pleases them and they can support us and give us energy.” The match saw Brentford dominate, with goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen securing their first away win of the season.

“I think we are all concerned. You can see our own fans are concerned. Concern becomes anxiety, becomes silence. We have a problem.”

“It's understandable. It's up to us to change. The fans need to see something that pleases them and they can support us and give us energy,” said Nuno Espirito Santo after West Ham's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Nuno’s reaction to tonight’s defeat to Brentford. pic.twitter.com/O8jbODxFvO

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The only surprise was that Brentford took 43 minutes to score. Maximilian Kilman's defensive lapse allowed Kevin Schade to capitalize on a loose ball, setting up Igor Thiago to score the opening goal. Thiago's strike marked the beginning of a disappointing evening for West Ham.

Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola managed to touch Thiago's shot, but the ball spun away and into the net. Before halftime, Thiago scored again, only to be ruled offside by VAR. Thiago and Schade also hit the woodwork, showcasing Brentford's relentless attack.

Brentford sealed the win in stoppage time when Keane Lewis-Potter cut the ball back for substitute Mathias Jensen, who fired into the roof of the net, securing a 2-0 victory for the visitors.

“Very pleased,” said Brentford boss Keith Andrews. “We approached the game really well. I had a good feeling the last few days, the vibe, the energy around the place. I thought we produced a really good performance.”

Defeat. pic.twitter.com/5cu0mhKF9b

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