During his post-match presser, West Ham United manager David Moyes praised his team’s defensive resilience after their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. This comes after a string of defensive concerns following their recent defeat to Newcastle United.
This comes after a string of defensive concerns following their recent defeat to Newcastle United.
Moyes acknowledged the earlier struggles, saying, “The early goal against Tottenham raised questions, but the response was much better than at Newcastle.” He highlighted their ability to recover from conceding an early goal, unlike the previous match.
While happy with the defensive display, Moyes also pointed to the missed chances in the dying moments. He mentioned opportunities for Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta, indicating that West Ham still posed an attacking threat.
Moyes emphasised the importance of a strong defence, stating, “A solid defence gives us a great chance of scoring goals. We were much harder to break down tonight compared to Newcastle.” As we all know his DNA is all about defence and he believes a resolute defence provides the foundation for attacking success.
The draw against Tottenham represents a positive step forward for the Irons and Moyes will be hoping to build on this defensive improvement and translate it into wins in their upcoming fixtures.