In the 5th round of the English Premier League tonight, West Ham United lost 0-3 to Chelsea at home. After the match, West Ham United manager Lopetegui was interviewed by the match of the day program and expressed his views on the result and team performance.
Lopetegui began by admitting that it was a "bad day" for the team, as they lost a game that they had high hopes for. He pointed out that the team conceded a few goals that should not have been conceded in the game, especially after Coudous missed a clear chance, and that the team's consistency needs to be improved. He believes that to compete in a high level league like the Premier League, the team must show more consistency.
Lopetegui also mentioned that although West Ham United had more time of possession than their opponents in the game, the only important statistic that determined the winner was the number of goals scored. He highlighted the crucial nature of the third goal conceded, stating that it dealt a heavy blow to the team's morale and put them on the back foot at the start of the second half.
Lopetegui said there are "no excuses" for the three consecutive home defeats in the league this season. He emphasized that the team needs to show more consistency in all matches and be honest about what they need to improve. He believes that the team and the players are capable of making progress.
Finally, Lopetegui expressed his gratitude to the fans. He said that the team has to give something to the fans in return and the only thing they can give is their best performance on the field. He promised that the team will continue to work hard and be in better shape for the upcoming matches.
