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Nuno Espirito Santo Must Rethink Starting Two West Ham Defenders After Poor Display Against Brentford
Nuno Espirito Santo may need to reconsider his defensive selections after two West Ham players delivered dismal performances in Monday night’s 2–0 defeat to Brentford. The Hammers lacked creativity and sharpness, and the scoreline flattered them given how dominant the visitors were.
In front of a sparse crowd at the London Stadium—where fans continued their protests against the club’s board—Nuno hoped to mark his first home game with a vital win.
Instead, his side looked short of confidence, while Brentford controlled the match and carved out numerous chances.
Igor Thiago put the Bees ahead shortly before halftime, and only an offside call prevented him from adding a second before the break.
Despite Nuno making three substitutions after the restart, West Ham continued to struggle, hitting the woodwork and wasting more chances before Mathias Jensen sealed the result in stoppage time.
West Ham Pair Branded “Worst Ever Signings”
Although several players in claret and blue underperformed, West Ham’s defensive frailties stood out most. Brentford found space and opportunities far too easily, and much of the criticism has fallen on centre-backs Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo.
Kilman, in his second season following a £40 million move from Wolves, looked far from convincing. He failed to track Kevin Schade in the buildup to Thiago’s opener and misjudged a long ball that allowed Brentford to capitalize.
Todibo fared no better. Making his first appearance since the 5–1 thrashing by Chelsea in August—where Jamie Redknapp branded his defending “scandalous”—the £36 million signing struggled to keep up with the pace of the game, frequently losing his man and offering little reassurance to his manager.
Fans Turn on Defensive Duo
The pair, who reportedly earn a combined £180,000 per week, were signed to be West Ham’s long-term solution in central defence, having already started 31 matches together since both arrived last season. However, their lack of chemistry was glaring on Monday night, sparking heavy criticism from supporters online.
“Who was the worse signing—Todibo or Kilman? I honestly can’t decide,” one fan wrote on social media. Another added, “£80 million on those two is the worst business we’ve ever done.”
Others were even more scathing, with one supporter posting, “Kilman and Todibo are like the Chuckle Brothers—I can’t believe they’re professional footballers. I’m expecting Ant and Dec to appear and tell us it’s a prank.”
Another took aim at Nuno’s selection, saying, “Terrible team choice from Nuno. Even if Mavropanos had one leg, he should start ahead of Todibo.”
Defensive Changes Needed
While both Kilman and Todibo may feature again before the season ends, their recent displays have raised serious doubts. If those performances are any indication, Nuno cannot afford to start them together again.
The Portuguese manager must urgently find a solution to his defensive crisis before it costs West Ham further points.
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