David Moyes addressed the media this afternoon in anticipation of tomorrow’s Premier League match between Newcastle and West Ham United.
The West Ham team might face the absence of two pivotal players, Nayef Aguerd and Lucas Paqueta, as they are currently under assessment by the medical staff. As the competition for the top seven spots intensifies, a loss to Newcastle tomorrow would be costly for West Ham.
Despite having played one more game than the Toon, we are currently three spots and four points ahead of them in the standings.
We need to play aggressively and make them consider the potential troubles we could create them if we want to win tomorrow.
If he’s playing at his peak tomorrow, we have a certain player who will wreak havoc.
West Ham player with just 13 Premier League starts this season praised by Moyes
At his pre-match press conference today, the Scot spoke to the media ahead of our encounter against Newcastle tomorrow.
And Moyes picked out a single West Ham player who has the potential to be a big asset to us.
According to WHUFC.com, the Hammers manager emphasized how Michail Antonio adds a distinct dimension to his team:
“Mick’s return adds another dimension to our team, particularly with his goal-scoring ability. Despite his absence since November, we’ve managed good results both with and without him. His recent goal against Aston Villa showcased his value to the team. It’s crucial for us to have consistent goal-scorers to compete at the top of the Premier League.
Interestingly, I mentioned on Hammers News just yesterday that Antonio will play a pivotal role for us until the season’s end. He has featured in 17 Premier League games for West Ham under Moyes this season, starting in 13 of them (according to Who Scored). With a significant period of rest earlier this season, he should be in top condition for the final stretch.
Let’s hope Antonio makes his mark at St James’ Park tomorrow, giving the Newcastle defenders a tough time.”