Hammers Fuming After Europa League Exit

West Ham United crashed out of the Europa League after a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful effort against Bayer Leverkusen. The final score was 3-1 on aggregate

Michail Antonio was left fuming after the match, criticizing the referee’s performance. He felt the officiating was biased towards Leverkusen, claiming it was like “playing against 14” due to questionable decisions.

Despite taking an early lead through Antonio, the Hammers failed to capitalize on other opportunities in the first half. This missed momentum proved costly as Leverkusen equalised in the second half and secured their place in the semi-finals.

While disappointed with the result, manager David Moyes praised his team’s performance. He acknowledged the strength of the opposition and the impact of injuries on his squad’s depth.

Moyes believes the team’s lack of fresh legs, particularly due to injuries, might have contributed to their second-half struggles.

Despite the Europa League exit, the Irons can take pride in their performance against a strong opponent. The focus now  shifts to the Premier League and potential summer reinforcements to address the squad’s depth issues.