Nuno Espirito Santo called on West Ham United to maintain their confidence and fight together until the very last moment.

Nuno Espirito Santo has called for unity within the West Ham United squad in preparation for Saturday's crucial Premier League home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. West Ham will be fighting hard to improve their survival hopes in this first of their remaining seven games of the season. The team knows that a victory at the London Stadium would give them a chance to overtake 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur and catch up with 16th-placed Nottingham Forest on points, putting them in a more advantageous position.

Despite West Ham United's elimination from the FA Cup by Leeds United, Nuno Espirito Santo was encouraged by the team's resilience and spirit. In that match, the team, trailing 0-2 in second-half stoppage time, fought back to force extra time and a penalty shootout. Santo hopes his team can continue this performance and achieve a satisfactory result against Wolves.

In his pre-match press conference, Nuno Espirito Santo praised the vital role West Ham United fans have played this season and emphasized their crucial importance in the remainder of the 2025/26 season. He also addressed the threat posed by Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have won two and drawn one of their last three Premier League matches, and discussed how his team is coping with relegation pressure and the players' behind-the-scenes efforts.

Nuno Espirito Santo said: "We had a tough few days after the game against Leeds United. The team was confident of advancing to Wembley, so the result was disappointing. But at the same time, our reaction in the game was encouraging and proved that the team has the ability to fight hard."

“We fought to the very last moment. Now, we will move forward, knowing the real challenge will begin on Saturday. We understand the current situation, but remain confident and trusting of one another.”

“When we first faced Wolves (the second leg of the Premier League in January 2026), we were in a very difficult period, probably one of the lowest points the team has ever experienced. The performance in that game was disappointing, but we got through that period and made significant progress, and our form has improved a lot since then.”

"It will be a tough match, with a strong and continuously improving opponent, that's for sure. But we are fully prepared. Playing at home is a huge advantage for us, and we know the fans will be there to support us. The team has a responsibility, and we will do our best to achieve our goal."

“I sincerely believe that the fans understand our current situation and know that we need their support. I think they give the team far more than we give back, so we must thank them for their efforts. The game against Leeds United proved that as a team, we will fight to the last minute. I hope the fans will continue to trust and support us on Saturday, which is crucial for the team.”

“We’ve been under pressure from the very beginning. In the Premier League, everyone—players, coaches, management, and everyone else—inevitably faces external scrutiny and evaluation. The players are used to this environment and are prepared. The key is for the whole team to stay united and stand with the fans. The game is always challenging, but with everyone’s support, everything becomes easier.”

“I think Max Kilman had a good overall performance against Leeds United. Although he was involved in that penalty decision, for a player who doesn’t get many playing time, his ball control and tackling were commendable. He made a lot of positive contributions and handled the ball quite well. At the same time, his teammates gave him a lot of support, which reflects the team’s cohesion.”

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