West Ham Struggles Continue as Brentford Dominates First Half
West Ham United faced a challenging first half against Brentford in their Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Saturday, 15 February 2025. The Hammers found themselves trailing 1-0 at half-time, with Brentford dominating midfield play and creating multiple scoring opportunities. West Ham’s makeshift striker, Lucas Paqueta, struggled to make an impact, both in attack and defence, leading to calls for his substitution at the break.
Paqueta, deployed in an unfamiliar forward role due to the absence of a natural striker, was described as a “liability” after a series of errors. One notable incident saw him play a blind pass across the edge of his own box, which Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard intercepted, nearly resulting in a second goal for the visitors. Despite the offside flag saving West Ham, the Brazilian’s performance raised concerns among fans and pundits alike.
Graham Potter, West Ham’s manager, faced mounting pressure to make tactical changes at half-time. With options on the bench, including Evan Ferguson and James Ward-Prowse, Potter was expected to reshuffle his lineup to address the midfield vulnerabilities and lack of attacking threat. The Hammers’ poor first-half display left supporters frustrated, with many calling for Paqueta to be the first player substituted.
The match highlighted West Ham’s ongoing struggles this season, with the team languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. Despite a recent upturn in form under Potter, including back-to-back clean sheets, the Hammers’ inconsistency at home has been a recurring issue. Brentford, meanwhile, aimed to secure their third consecutive away win, having already defeated Southampton and Crystal Palace on the road.
As the second half approached, all eyes were on Potter’s tactical adjustments and whether West Ham could salvage a result against a Brentford side that had already proven their attacking prowess.
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