West Ham star Sofiane Feghouli admits squad need to ‘take a long look at ourselves’
HAMMERS ace determined to stop the rot as he prepares for first start against Accrington
SOFIANE FEGHOULI admits West Ham’s players need to “take a long look” at themselves as they attempt to kick-start their season in the EFL Cup.
The Hammers are on a run of four straight defeats going into the third round clash with Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on Wednesday.
Algerian midfielder Feghouli made his debut for the club from the bench after his summer switch from Valencia in Saturday’s 4-2 loss at West Brom.
The 26-year-old is hoping for his first start against Accrington.
And after the recent poor run, he believes the whole squad have to start giving more to get back to winning ways.
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Feghouli said: “We need to do everything we can to win our next game in the League Cup.
“Each and every one of us will take a long look at ourselves and we all know that we need to do more when we wear the West Ham colours.
“We are a good team with some great players, but we need more from everyone in the squad, and I will be the first to try to give more.
“We can’t afford to make any mistakes and as I said, we all need to evaluate our performances and to do more. We can’t just play one half of football, we need to give 100% and be fully concentrated for ninety minutes in every game.”
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Feghouli’s bow was delayed after he picked up an injury during the pre-season friendly against Juventus.
Now those problems are behind him, he is determined to help his side transform their form and make an impression.
Feghouli, speaking to West Ham’s official website, added: “I was injured for a little bit, but now I feel really good.
“I played with the reserves last week and on Saturday, so I will be available to the coach. I want to play in every match and want to play 90 minutes in every game.
“I am hungry and I can’t wait to defend the colours of West Ham and to help my team to improve in the coming weeks.”