Although managers frequently claim that the Premier League is their main source of income, David Moyes might have to reconsider for West Ham’s upcoming match.
There is a problem following West Ham’s heartbreaking 1-0 loss at Freiburg in the first leg of the Europa League.
As of this writing, David Moyes has West Ham in eighth place. Furthermore, the Hammers have a chance to be among the top six teams in the Premier League.
Right now, West Ham ought to and may have a foot in the quarterfinals.
Hammers have put themselves in a difficult situation.
However, the tie is still in the balance due to careless finishing and the manager’s apparent return to a passive style that irritates Hammers supporters.
To avoid extra time and penalties at the London Stadium, West Ham needs to win by two goals.
Additionally, they have given the Germans something to defend.
West Ham will need all of their best players fit, fresh and firing for the second leg.
For Sunday’s match against the Premier League’s whipping boys, the manager may need to take some very harsh measures.
The West Ham manager will make major adjustments for Burnley.
Moyes might start up to seven different West Ham players for the Premier League matchup against Burnley.
With all due respect to the Clarets, this is the one match where West Ham might be able to afford to rest players.
Notable final remarks and all that.
But because the danger is too high, the manager is forced to make drastic adjustments.
The first change will see Alphonse Areola return to the goal. However, there is merit to playing Areola in the pivotal match on Thursday and retaining Lukasz Fabianski.
Ben Johnson, I think, will replace Vladimir Coufal at right-back in the second change.
Hammers second string to save stars for second leg
Change three will see Angelo Ogbonna come in for Kurt Zouma – who clearly needs a rest judging by recent performances.
Aaron Cresswell will replace injured Emerson in change four. Even if the Hammers star is passed fit he will be rested for the second leg.
Kalvin Phillips will replace Edson Alvarez in central midfield in a fifth change.
And Michail Antonio is likely to come in for either Jarrod Bowen or Lucas Paqueta from the start in change six.
The other will make way for ex Burnley star Danny Ings in a what would be a seriously second string side.
There could even be an eighth change is Nayef Aguerd is passed fit with Konstantinos Mavropanos rested.
The West Ham side Moyes might name to face Burnley with one eye on Freiburg:
Areola, Johnson, Mavropanos, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Phillips, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Antonio, Kudus, Ings.
