Marcelo Bielsa shared his views with the media after his side were defeated at home to West Ham United.

The Whites are without a win this season in the league following the second half turnaround from the Hammers, despite taking an early lead through Raphinha.

“It’s a game where we did a lot to deserve not to lose,” Bielsa explained. 

“We came up against an opponent who is going through a great moment, at the moment. 

“The impression I have is that in the second half it was difficult to get the ball to the opposing half. We defend a lot and too close to our own box. 

“In situations like that sometimes it is difficult to avoid the opponent from scoring. 

“When a team goes through a good period of form, it’s easier for them to get what they are looking for. 

“When a team like ours goes through a lower moment, what they deserve is difficult for them to obtain it.

“We didn’t play for the draw. There were moments in the game where they overcame us. 

“That wasn’t a consequence of our intentions, it was a product of the dispute that was on play.”