David Moyes, the manager of West Ham United, has attributed the absence of Declan Rice to his team’s significant losses in away matches this season, following their demoralizing 5-0 defeat against Chelsea on Sunday.
In a dismal first-half performance at Stamford Bridge, West Ham found themselves trailing by three goals as Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, and Noni Madueke found the net before halftime. Nicolas Jackson added insult to injury with two goals after the break.
This defeat marked the sixth occasion this season that West Ham has conceded four or more goals away from home, adding to their tally of five losses in six away games across all competitions.
Undermined by Absence: Declan Rice’s Impact on West Ham’s Defensive Stability
Moyes expressed his belief that the departure of Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal in a £105 million deal last summer, has significantly impacted West Ham’s defensive stability this season. The team has now conceded a total of 70 goals in the Premier League, marking the highest number of goals conceded in a single campaign under Moyes’ management.
When questioned about the reasons behind West Ham’s struggles away from home, Moyes squarely placed the blame on Rice’s absence, emphasizing the pivotal role Rice played in shielding the defense and limiting opponents’ attacking opportunities.
Defensive Vulnerabilities: Analyzing West Ham’s Struggles Away from Home
“We’ve lacked protection in front of the back four, we’ve lacked good enough defending,” Moyes stated. “You get the best midfield player in the country, protecting, making sure the moments and times you limit maybe 50 per cent of the attacks and the moments, when you get that then it makes you a much better defensive team.”
Despite acknowledging Chelsea’s formidable form, Moyes lamented West Ham’s failure to execute defensively, highlighting missed opportunities and defensive lapses that ultimately cost them the match.
Managerial Speculation & Looking Ahead: Rumors Surrounding Moyes’ Future and Plans for Discussion with the Board
While rumors swirl about potential managerial changes, Moyes remained focused on his ongoing discussions with the board, reaffirming his intention to address the situation at the end of the season.
Amidst the disappointment of their recent defeat, Moyes remains determined to rectify West Ham’s defensive shortcomings and salvage their strong position in the league standings.
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Written By Malik Kamaldeen M.