West Ham United v Brentford: David Moyes close to sack after Konstantinos Mavropanos call
David Moyes has named his West Ham side to take on Brentford as he appears to be fighting the sack at the London Stadium.
The Hammers manager has named Konstantinos Mavropanos in his side who has struggled this season.
The experienced Angelo Ogbonna is on the bench and his presence could’ve been much better for the Irons’ defence.
Mavropanos may be a liability
This side has been shipping in goals for fun and they need an experienced head at the back calling the shots.
Ogobonna, 35, may not be at his fastest, but he’s certainly a leader who can organise things at the back and not starting him could be a huge mistake.
If he didn’t want to go down that route, he could’ve continued with Nayef Aguerd or maybe even played Ben Johnson and made it a back three.
The Hammers’ need for a victory against Brentford is paramount, given their recent dismal run of form and the mounting pressure on Moyes.
Moyes, despite being offered a new contract, faces significant scrutiny due to the team’s lacklustre performances and defensive frailties.
Defeat confirms David Moyes’ sack at West Ham?
Another defeat, particularly against a relegation-threatened side like Brentford, could intensify calls for his dismissal.
Additionally, with key players like Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta returning from injury and the squad in need of a morale boost, securing three points is essential to restore confidence and momentum heading into the latter stages of the season.
Failure to win could exacerbate the club’s downward spiral and further jeopardise their European ambitions under Moyes’ leadership.
In other West Ham news, a David Moyes sack admission has been made with David Sullivan talking to Tim Steidten.
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