“We Were Sh*t!” – Fullkrug Unleashes Fury After West Ham’s Shocking Draw
LONDON – West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug didn’t mince words after his team’s shocking 1-1 draw against already-relegated Southampton, delivering an expletive-laden assessment of their performance. The German international’s outburst followed a late equalizer conceded in injury time, leaving West Ham winless in their last six matches and rooted in 16th place in the Premier League.
The match appeared to be heading towards a comfortable victory for the Hammers, who led 1-0 going into injury time. However, a lapse in concentration allowed Southampton’s Lesley Ugochukwu to snatch a late equalizer in the third minute of added time, leaving Fullkrug fuming.
Fullkrug, who has battled injuries throughout the season, has featured in West Ham’s last four league games. His frustration was palpable in his post-match interview, where he didn’t hold back in criticizing his teammates’ performance.
“It’s a mindset problem,” Fullkrug stated. “I am very angry. Not disappointed, just angry for what we did after the goal. It was difficult to bring the boys back to push up. We didn’t push up anymore. We tried, but we didn’t have the ability or the motivation to push up again.”
He continued, his anger evident, “I’m very, very angry that we played like this because we had some minutes where we showed what we can do against an opponent like that at home. We showed that we can have good possession, that we can go in behind and that we have the chances to score again. But the motivation, sorry, we were sh*t. I’m very angry.”
Fullkrug’s blunt assessment highlights the deep-seated frustration within the West Ham squad. Their inability to close out games and maintain focus has become a recurring theme, costing them valuable points in recent weeks. The draw against Southampton is yet another example of their inconsistency and lack of mental fortitude.
The Hammers, managed by Graham Potter, haven’t tasted victory since February. While currently safe from relegation, their recent form is alarming, and Fullkrug’s outburst underscores the need for a significant improvement in their performance and mental approach. Their next match against Brighton will be a crucial test of their ability to bounce back from this latest setback. The team will need to address the issues highlighted by Fullkrug to avoid further disappointment.
