West Ham’s Europa League quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen looks like a horror show waiting to happen. Here’s why the Hammers are staring down the barrel of a potential European exit.
David Moyes Under Pressure: The pressure is on Moyes to prove his approach can compete with Leverkusen’s exciting brand of football under Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen are a juggernaut right now, and their unbeaten record speaks for itself.
West Ham in for a Rough Ride Against Leverkusen. Moyes faces a big test against Xabi Alonso
West Ham’s Injury Woes: The Hammers are already missing the suspended Edson Alvarez, and injuries could further disrupt their plans. Leverkusen, on the other hand, look fresh after their cup win and early substitutions for key players.
The Boniface Factor: The return of Victor Boniface, a target for Moyes himself, adds another layer of worry for West Ham. His strength, pace, and finishing ability pose a serious threat to the Hammers’ defense.
Limited Tactics? West Ham might resort to a defensive approach, aiming for a draw or a narrow loss in the first leg. While this approach might be pragmatic, it could also backfire against a confident Leverkusen side.
Overall, the cards are stacked against West Ham. Their injury woes, lack of squad rotation, and Leverkusen’s in-form squad paint a bleak picture. Unless Moyes can pull off a tactical masterstroke, the Hammers might be on the verge of a European disappointment.
Simon, how about some positive words for a change?
Quite!
To be honest. Sean has nailed it!
David Moyes will do what he always does when playing a top team. Sit back and hope for the best.
If he could I’m sure that he would play 11 goalkeepers.
NO he would play 1 goalkeeper and 10 Kurt Zoumas
No he would play 1 goalkeeper, 1 Zouma and 9 Kalvin Phillipsssss. What a team that would be!🤣
I will watch. as has become customary, through my fingers. Can’t stomach Moyesball. But there should have been some room here for positivity, for all their success this season they will be looking anxiously at our front three. And as a journalist you deserve a kick in the nuts for using the American spelling of defence.
Do you script moyes’s pre match team talks get some positivity going man
Your site used to pro West Ham what’s happened.
If you don’t like it go and support your beloved spurs
The Spuds? I would rather eat a light bulb !
We dont have any injuries