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Fullkrug Slams West Ham Team’s Mentality After Southampton Draw
West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s mentality following their disappointing 1-1 draw against Southampton. The Hammers conceded a late equalizer to the already relegated Saints after Jarrod Bowen had given them the lead, extending their winless streak and prompting Fullkrug’s criticism of the team’s approach.
Striker Expresses Anger at Team’s Lack of Motivation
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, a visibly frustrated Fullkrug did not mince words, stating his anger at the team’s performance after taking the lead. “It is a mindset problem,” he declared. “Very angry today. Not disappointed, just angry with what we did after the goal. It was difficult to bring the boys back to push up. We didn’t push up anymore. We tried but we didn’t have the ability or the motivation to push up again.”
Fullkrug continued to express his dissatisfaction, highlighting the contrast between their capabilities and their actual performance. “I’m very, very angry that we played like this because we had some minutes where we showed what we can do against an opponent like that at home. We showed that we can have good possession, that we have can go in behind and that we have the chances to score again. But the motivation, sorry we were s***. I’m very angry.”
“It’s Not the First Time”: Fullkrug on Recurring Issues
Despite having only made 13 Premier League appearances for West Ham since joining from Borussia Dortmund, Fullkrug asserted that the issues witnessed against Southampton were symptomatic of a deeper, recurring problem.
He elaborated, “It’s not the first time that we score a goal and from the next thing we just shoot the ball long. We don’t try to play football anymore. We don’t push up anymore. We just sink. And that’s not the way we want to play.”
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Call for Team Unity and Tactical Discipline
Fullkrug further detailed the team’s inconsistent approach during matches, pointing to a lack of cohesion after taking the lead. “We can play 65 minutes before with possession, even if it’s not perfect, but we try to play. We try to create chances, we try to score, and then we score a goal, and after that, half of the team tried to score again and the other half of the team just try to defend very deep and that’s not the way it works.”
In conclusion, Fullkrug emphasized the need for collective responsibility and adherence to the manager’s tactical plan. “We have to find a way to have togetherness, to have the idea where we want to go, what we want to do. The coach is very clear of what he wants but we have to do it all, everyone has to do it,” he urged.