Vladimr Coufal says he fully understands the circumstances surrounding the Hammers’ outstanding start to the season.
Although it may not be complicated, the right back is aware of how the club’s emotions were raised by the Conference triumph over Fiorentina.
Until then the Hammers had experienced a less that average Premier League season with the manager’s job very much on the line.
However, that night in Prague changed everything and has carried on over the summer into the new season and our brilliant 10 points from four games.
A major European trophy victory for the first time in 43 years should of course do precisely what Coufal claims with four major signings helping the cause considerably following Declan’s departure.
The entire team is still on a high, according to Coufal, who started the victory over Fiorentina in Prague as well as all four Premier League games. The four summer arrivals, Edson lvarez, Dinos Mavropanos, Mohammed Kudus, and James Ward-Prowse, have further boosted morale.
He declared:
“After winning the conference tournament, we gained a lot of confidence. Now we play like we feel bigger, with confidence, we believe in ourselves, we believe in our process, in our football.
We stay together. It gives results and scores so we don’t want to change anything. But to be honest with you, I didn’t expect ten points from those four games!
Ward-Prowse has enjoyed a great start to his career with the Hammers, scoring one goal and assisting in three of the nine goals his new side have scored in their first four games, including a precise corner for Kurt Zouma, who scored in Friday’s 2-1 win. Luton. City. Coufal was impressed but not surprised by the England midfielder’s impact.
“I don’t need to say how good he is, everyone in the Premier League, the UK and probably the whole world knows who James Ward-Prowse is, thanks to his free kicks and corners. .
“He is absolutely world class. He reminds me of Andrea Pirlo or Juninho [Pernambucano]. He picks a spot on the surface and delivers the ball exactly to that spot. It’s easy for him. His kicking technique is really amazing.
Italy’s Pirlo won six Serie A titles and two UEFA Champions League titles with AC Milan and Juventus as well as the FIFA World Cup with Italy in 2006, while Brazil’s Juninho is considered by many to be the greatest free-kick player. greatest in his career. spelled in Lyon.
Coufal also liked the way Ward-Prowse linked up with his new teammates in midfield, where Lucas Paquetá and Álvarez brought the combination of creativity and commitment to fuel West Ham’s unbeaten start.
“Too good!” The right defender smiles. “They just met and haven’t been here long, their relationship is very good. They rotate in midfield and everything, so it’s fun to watch!
“Edson is a very nice guy and he has integrated very well. He is a good character in the dressing room and he is very dedicated as you can see on the pitch.
“We have very good players.”
