Following the 1-5 defeat to Liverpool in the third round of the EFL Cup, West Ham United player Cresswell spoke to the club's official website, offering insightful reflections on the game and looking ahead to the future direction of the team.
Cresswell began by recognizing the team's excellent performance in the early stages of the game, saying that the team had started brightly and had prepared well for a tough away game. He singled out the manager's adjustments and the players' full commitment to the team's performance in the first 60 minutes, despite the disappointing final result.
Regarding the turning point of the game, Cresswell felt that the first goal could have been controversial, noting that if Todibo's header had found its way into the net, the game could have turned out very differently. However, the team was quickly equalized, which left him disappointed. Nonetheless, he emphasized that the team must stay positive, look for the positives from the game and move on.
Cresswell also spoke about the importance of the fans' support to the team. He said that the presence of nearly 6,000 fans gave the team a huge boost despite the fact that the team was playing outside their home stadium. He was frustrated at not being able to bring a win to the fans, but promised that the team would do their best to improve and turn things around.
Cresswell was outspoken about his team's start to the season, saying that it was not what they wanted. He emphasized the team's determination to move further up the table and compete for European competition again. He recalled the team's excellent performances over the past three seasons as a well-deserved honor for the club and a goal that the fans have come to expect. He therefore called on the team to get their act together and work hard to achieve this goal.
Finally, Cresswell emphasized the fact that the team continues to improve and work hard behind the scenes. He acknowledged that the team has had some tough fixtures and poor results, but said that this will not shake the team's resolve. With two important matches ahead of the team before the international break, he called on all the players to remain positive, united and to continue to move forward as a club.
