Declan Rice played in defence against Wolves.
Declan Rice has actually promised to be a leader on the pitch as he tries to aid guide West Ham far from transfer problem.
England midfielder Rice completed at centre-half against Wolves on Saturday however in spite of a strong display screen he might not avoid the Hammers slipping to a 2-0 defeat.
“I felt comfortable,” he stated. “As has actually been stated prior to, it’s a position I have actually played prior to and when the gaffer pulled me during the week and stated he desires me to play there, there were no concerns asked– I ‘d go back there and work for the team.
” I attempted my best and attempted to enforce that. When I play at the back I can see the entiregame Due to the fact that I can see whatever that’s going on, I have actually got to be a leader and I have actually got to talk.
” If I keep my mouth shut the other players would not understand what’s going on, so that’s what I do– I speak to the players and attempt to motivate them.
” We went 1-0 down and we have actually got to keep our direct and press each other on, to offer us the spurt to possibly go on and get a goal.
“It didn’t happen, but I’ll keep talking to them in every game.”
Adama Traore’s second-half intro swung a tight match in Wolves’ favour, the winger contributing to late goals for Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto.
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The Hammers now deal with a journey to Tottenham on Tuesday eve another derby against Chelsea next weekend.
“In the position we’re in we can’t be dropping points,” addedRice “We need to lift our direct for Tuesday.
“Obviously the goals are sloppy. Traore came on and they were two great crosses, but we’ve got to deal with them. We were happy with our performance until then, but we need to be better. ”
Wolves are now on the verge of the Champions League locations and manager Nuno Espirito Santo stated: “We have 8 games to go.
“The next one is Bournemouth at home, and it will be tough. We have to rest, recover and prepare well.”
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