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New West Ham head coach Graham Potter is counting on the help of the followers to assist them by his first dwelling sport in cost.
The Hammers face a tough check in opposition to high-flying Fulham and are with out a number of key gamers, together with Niclas Fulkrug and Michail Antonio.
However the ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss believes with the correct environment, the London Stadium generally is a troublesome place for any staff to come back.
Talking in his press convention, Potter stated: “A very powerful factor is that the followers get behind the staff and I’ve no doubts about them. As an away supervisor it has been a troublesome place to come back so we want that reference to the supporters and followers.
“We’re on the early phases of it however we hope that the outcomes and performances are good as that brings them together with us.
“I can’t await the primary dwelling sport tomorrow night time.
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“I believe our supporters know the place we’re with our journey. The result’s a very powerful factor, in the end.
“We wish to play the correct method, however factors are useful. If we might have each, that’d be nice.
The response and strategy from the gamers has been actually good. They’re enthusiastic to try to to attach with one another. It’s been a troublesome interval, and we wish to construct collectively as a staff.
“They’re on board with it.”
Potter’s first sport in cost was a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa within the FA Cup on Saturday.
The East London membership went 1-0 up by Lucas Paqueta however fell brief within the second half.
A win in opposition to Fulham will transfer them above each Manchester United and Tottenham within the Premier League desk, a minimum of quickly.
However the Hammers should do it with out some key faces.
When requested whether or not he’s tempted to dip into the switch market this month, Potter added: “There’s actually a logical rationale to do one thing [in this transfer window] nevertheless it’s not at all times so simple as that. I wouldn’t wish to do one thing for the sake of it on this window which may be very difficult.
“There are gamers coming again so my focus is on how you can get the staff working in addition to potential.
“Typically in these conditions it’s a must to be inventive, and take a look at your gamers’ attributes.”
