"West Ham United crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League and manager Nuno Espirito Santo has now admitted that the approach did not work out. West Ham employed a high-pressing style of football against Chelsea and did reasonably well until the hour mark. However, fatigue crept in during the second half, and West Ham eventually lost their spark."
"The 4-4-2 system deployed by Espirito Santo demands high pressing from the two strikers, but West Ham simply do not have the depth in that area of the pitch to change things around and maintain the same level of pressure throughout the 90 minutes. Nuno has now admitted that the system needs to change, and it will be interesting to see whether he can get the best out of his team while staying within the resources at his disposal."
West Ham lost 2-0 to Chelsea as a high-pressing 4-4-2 approach faltered. The team pressed well until about the hour mark but fatigue in the second half reduced intensity and offensive threat. The 4-4-2 relies on sustained high pressing from two strikers, and the squad lacks depth among forwards to rotate and maintain pressure. Nuno Espirito Santo admitted the system did not work and said the team tried rebalancing with an extra body without success. West Ham face a disappointing season and a fight for Premier League survival; fans expect improved performances and stronger results.
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