“You’re using this player in a wrong position and that’s why he has been performed poorly, You played him at the right position yesterday and he became a beast Vs WestHam yesterday”- Todd Boehly warned Pochettino to stop using “special” £100k-a-week Chelsea player in a wrong position if he wants to get the best out of him
Glenn Hoddle delivered a scathing critique of West Ham’s performance, particularly singling out Emerson Palmieri, the team’s defender, in the aftermath of their humbling 5-0 loss to Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino’s side showcased an impressive resurgence, securing back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first time since December, notably triumphing in a commanding fashion at Stamford Bridge.
The first half saw Chelsea assert dominance with three goals courtesy of Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, and Noni Madueke, while Nicolas Jackson’s brace in the second half sealed the comprehensive win. Hoddle, in his analysis for Premier League Productions, expressed concern over West Ham’s lack of urgency, noting their tendency to only engage when in possession, seemingly neglecting defensive responsibilities once Chelsea gained control of the ball.
Hoddle’s criticism extended to Emerson Palmieri, whose performance came under intense scrutiny. Notably, after dissecting Jackson’s first goal, Hoddle remarked on Palmieri’s delayed reaction, highlighting his apparent lack of readiness and subpar physical condition.
Former West Ham striker Jermain Defoe echoed similar sentiments, lamenting the team’s defensive frailty under the stewardship of David Moyes. Defoe emphasized the dissonance between West Ham’s traditional ethos and their current performance, stressing the need for a strong work ethic, particularly in light of Moyes’ defensive-oriented coaching approach. Defoe underscored the discrepancy between Moyes’ reputation as a defensive strategist and West Ham’s inability to withstand Chelsea’s onslaught, suggesting that such a porous defensive display was uncharacteristic of a club of West Ham’s stature.
