Fiorentina vs West Ham United: David Moyes explains how difficult a challenge it would be to face the Italian side in final

A lot of credit must also be given to David Moyes to help the London outfit reach the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

David Moyes in a file photo. (Image: Twitter/@premierleague)
By Karthik Raman | Jun 2, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

At the start of the season, not many would have anticipated West Ham United to be fighting for a European trophy in the beginning of June. But that is the reality, thanks to the incredible spirit shown by the West Ham players over the course of the season. A lot of credit must also be given to David Moyes to help the London outfit reach the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The title match will happen on Wednesday against Italian side Fiorentina.

West Ham United manager David Moyes went on to explain how difficult a challenge it would be for the Hammers against Fiorentina at the Eden Arena in Prague. “I’ve had a lot of big games, this is another big one and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m not sure if you had told anybody that in the last three years we’d have finished sixth and seventh in the Premier League, we’d have got to the semi-final of a European competition and then the year after you’d get to the final of a European competition [they’d have believed you],” he was quoted as saying by the club’s website to the media.

Moyes is happy with the progress made by the club and hopes that these kinds of moments keep happening regularly. “So there are a lot of good things going on. We’ve given lots of West Ham supporters lots of good times and long may it continue. We want to grow and keep these sorts of moments happening and I think to be in a final is special, certainly for West Ham as it’s been a while since we’ve been there,” he elaborated.

Fiorentina have a big squad: David Moyes

Fiorentina will be in action in Serie A this weekend. The same is not the case with West Ham United since the Premier League season got over last weekend. Speaking about it, Moyes said, “The only focus I’ve got at the moment is to play the game, try to win the game and perform as best as we can. I’m not thinking any further ahead than that, we’ve still got a few days before the game so it’s a case of preparing the players and getting them ready.”

He added: “Fiorentina play this weekend in their league and we don’t, but I don’t think there’s one reason to see one is better than the other. What I do think is that Fiorentina have a big squad and have been able to change their players in many games. It may be a help for us, or it may be a hindrance, we don’t know what the outcome will be, but for all football clubs, whether in Italy or England, the season has been long due to the World Cup and games being pushed in.”

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