West Ham United's manager, David Moyes, has attributed the team's poor defensive performance and heavy away defeats this season to the loss of Declan Rice, who transferred to Arsenal last summer. Moyes emphasized that Rice, regarded as the best midfield player in the country, was instrumental in halving the number of attacks against the team, significantly bolstering their defense.
"The best midfield player in the country." David Moyes admits West Ham haven't defended well enough without Declan Rice. https://t.co/tTeuzoBIT7
David Moyes was asked why West Ham have been on the end of some heavy defeats this season. His answer: Declan Rice 🏴 https://t.co/vUkAL0eqAh
🗣️ “When you’ve got the best midfield player in the country protecting, it makes you a much a better defensive team." David Moyes cited Declan Rice’s departure as a reason for West Ham's numerous heavy defeats this season ⬇️ https://t.co/9PFfiA8qcO
"Declan Rice... we had the best midfielder in the country defending" 👀 David Moyes on why he's West Ham side have lacked protection at the back after heavy defeats away from home 😳 https://t.co/RIwm9YP5l4
West Ham manager David Moyes has blamed losing Declan Rice to Arsenal last summer for the club's poor record of conceding goals this season ⚒️ 🗣️ "Declan Rice. When you’ve got the best midfield player in the country protecting, probably limiting 50 per cent of their attacks"… https://t.co/Ogipv3q1sM
Moyes asked how to explain #whufc heavy away defeats this season: "Declan Rice. When you’ve got the best midfield player in the country protecting, probably limiting 50 per cent of their attacks it makes you much a better defensive team."