Graham Potter cut a frustrated figure following West Ham바카라s last-minute 3-2 loss to Brighton, as he conceded nobody would want to take any positives from the game. (More Football News)
West Ham thought they had wrapped up their first win in just under two months, with second-half goals from Mohammed Kudus and Tomas Soucek helping to turn the tide following Yasin Ayari바카라s 13th-minute opener at the Amex Stadium.
But it was not to be for Potter against his former club, as Kaoru Mitoma equalised before Carlos Baleba completed the comeback with a stunning strike from distance in the second minute of stoppage time.
The loss leaves West Ham 17th in the Premier League, though Potter바카라s side are safe from relegation following Ipswich Town바카라s loss to Newcastle United.
Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Potter voiced his frustration at the result and the way the season has gone for his side.
바카라The ability to sustain [our performance] is the biggest factor. We did a lot of good things,바카라 Potter said.
바카라We have been done by two goals from outside the box. We created chances, scored two goals, but you need to sustain that and that is the challenge for us.
바카라Nobody wants to hear about the positives but there were some over the course of the game, but I am in too much pain to talk about the positives.
바카라But the emotion of the result is hard to take. We just have to accept that feeling and deal with it.
바카라We have lost, thrown points away at the end and we are hurting.바카라
When asked about Premier League safety being confirmed, Potter added: 바카라We have to acknowledge the season we are having is a bad one. The fact we have stayed clear is good but not good enough. We have to do better.
바카라We are in the middle of a bad season, and psychologically, the players are affected.
바카라Physically, there is a challenge to sustain the good things in a game, and there were good things. But when you lose in that manner it is hard to see that.바카라
It has been a challenging campaign for West Ham. They have now lost three successive Premier League away games for the first time since May last season, while only Southampton (five), Ipswich (five) and Leicester City (four) have collected fewer points than the Hammers since Potter바카라s first game in charge (13).
Potter has also endured tough returns to the Amex since leaving Brighton in 2022. He has now lost both Premier League games against his former club, having also suffered a 4-1 defeat as Chelsea boss.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, meanwhile, was delighted with the resilience his team displayed.
바카라This is a great feeling and I'm very happy for the supporters, team and staff because they worked really hard,바카라 he told BBC Sport.
바카라They have suffered in the last period but today they got what they deserved. We always had the belief and trust in our ability to win the game. At the end they didn't force it, they stuck to their game plan and made good decisions. So, the credit goes to my players.바카라
When asked about the chance of qualifying for European competition next season, Hurzeler added: 바카라They can talk about it. We just focus on the next game against Newcastle.바카라
Only in 2022-23 (62) and 1981-82 (52) have Brighton earned more points in a top-flight season than their 51 this term.
