West Ham United’s manager, David Moyes, is currently facing intense scrutiny due to a dismal performance streak over the past five weeks.
Since taking the helm at West Ham in December 2019, Moyes has notably led the team to consecutive top-seven Premier League finishes and secured the club’s first significant trophy since 1980. Despite these accomplishments, the style of play under Moyes has been criticized. Given the talent available in the squad, there’s a strong argument that Moyes should adopt a more aggressive, attacking approach from the start of matches.
Moyes’ cautious strategy, especially in away matches against the top six teams, has been widely criticized. This conservative mindset appears to have affected the team’s morale and performance.
Adding to the concerns, Moyes made the contentious decision to let Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals leave on the last day of the January transfer window without securing adequate replacements or addressing the critical need for a striker.
Moyes’ recent acknowledgment of the team’s offensive struggles has left many bewildered, especially following a 3-0 loss at Old Trafford. Speaking to the press, Moyes expressed frustration over the team’s lack of goal-scoring efficiency, a problem that, in his view, has been evident in recent matches.
This admission has sparked criticism, with many questioning Moyes’ delayed response to the team’s glaring need for a clinical finisher upfront. Despite occasional glimpses of potential, West Ham’s offensive output has been lacking, with the team rarely achieving a high goal tally in matches since last November.
The realization that West Ham urgently requires a top-tier striker to fit their system seems to have only recently dawned on Moyes, a delay that puzzles and frustrates fans and critics alike.
