Julen Lopetegui expressed his disappointment after West Ham were thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool at the London Stadium on Sunday, with the Reds extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points.
Liverpool dominated the match, with Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah scoring in the first half.
After the break, Trent Alexander-Arnold and substitute Diogo Jota added further goals to complete a comprehensive victory.
The win marked Liverpool’s 23rd victory in 27 games under manager Arne Slot.
West Ham had been on a four-match unbeaten run and without several key players, they struggled to cope with Liverpool’s attacking power.
Despite a promising early chance from Mohammed Kudus, the Hammers were just unable to break through.
Lopetegui acknowledged the key moments that went against his team, including hitting the post and conceding a quick second goal after their own chance.
Reflecting on the heavy loss, Lopetegui said, “We have to accept it. We have to look forward and know we have things to improve.” He also praised Liverpool, calling them “the best team in the world” at the moment.
He admitted that West Ham were far from their best and that being 3-0 down at halftime made it a difficult challenge.
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