Julen Lopetegui admits West Ham worry after heavy defeat to Liverpool
Julen Lopetegui admits West Ham worry after heavy defeat to Liverpool
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Julen Lopetegui admitted he is “worrying” about the number of goals West Ham have been conceding against the best teams, following the Hammers' latest heavy defeat. West Ham lost 5-0 at home to Liverpool on Sunday, conceding at least three goals in a match for the eighth time already this season.
The heavy defeat followed a pattern whereby the Hammers have struggled against England’s traditionally biggest sides this term. Lopetegui’s team were previously beaten 5-1 by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, as well as heavy Premier League defeats to Chelsea (3-0), Tottenham (4-1) and Arsenal (5-2).
West Ham’s next opponents are Manchester City, who they visit at the Etihad on January 4 in their first match of 2025. Reminded of his side’s poor defensive record in such games, Lopetegui said: “For sure, we are worried about this — against these kinds of teams, if you start losing early.
“This team is not the first opponent that they were able to overcome like this. I think they have played 15 matches away and have won 15 or 14. But we can and have to do better. We have to accept that today has been a very tough day for all of us. Above all, for our fans too.
“This has been a very disappointing day for us and for our fans. We didn’t deserve more. Today has been a hard loss at home. We have accept it. We have to learn. We have to look forward and to know that we have a lot of things to learn in these types of matches.”.
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