May 5th 2024.
David Moyes' West Ham team has been struggling with their defense this season. They have the worst defensive record of Moyes' time in the Premier League, and the recent 5-0 loss to Chelsea has only highlighted their struggles. Moyes has attributed this poor performance to the absence of their star midfielder, Declan Rice, who was transferred to Arsenal for a record-breaking fee last summer.
The defeat at Stamford Bridge was just one of the many heavy away defeats that West Ham has suffered this season. In fact, they have conceded four or more goals on the road six times already and have only managed to win one away game in all competitions. This has led Moyes to believe that Rice's departure has been a major factor in their poor defensive record this season. With 70 goals conceded so far, this is the most that a team managed by Moyes has shipped in a single campaign.
When asked about the reason behind these heavy defeats away from home, Moyes simply replied, "Declan Rice." He went on to explain how having the best midfielder in the country to protect the back four can greatly improve a team's defensive abilities. However, without Rice, West Ham has lacked protection and their defending has not been up to par in many games.
Despite these struggles, Moyes remains cautiously optimistic about his team's position in the league. He acknowledges that they have had a few bad days away from home, but he is determined to improve their performance and eliminate these heavy defeats. He also mentioned the importance of mental toughness and how he is trying to instill it in his team.
Moyes also acknowledged Chelsea's current form and how they are in a good moment right now. However, he pointed out that West Ham had their fair share of chances in the game, hitting the bar three times and missing a sitter. He believes that if they had converted these chances, the result could have been different. He also reminded everyone that this exact same team managed to draw against Liverpool last week.
As for the rumors about his job security, Moyes revealed that he will be talking to the board at the end of the season. He remains focused on improving his team's performance and believes that they can bounce back from this defeat and end the season on a positive note.
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