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title: "“Confidence is key”: West Ham forward on why this team is so dangerous"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Bottomley"
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published: "2026-04-18T15:30:00Z"
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# “Confidence is key”: West Ham forward on why this team is so dangerous

- **West Ham take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday night**
- **Valentin Castellanos netted two in the Hammers last game**
- **The forward says the team is full of confidence**

West Ham United are determined to take another huge step forward as they head to Selhurst Park on Monday night. [Nuno Espirito Santo’s team](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/18/crystal-palace-vs-west-ham-nuno-pre-match/) are currently two points above the Premier League’s bottom three after [a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/10/west-ham-4-0-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league/) but know their work is far from done.

[Valentin Castellanos](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/13/west-ham-valentin-castellanos-can-be-teams-x-factor/), who scored two goals in the [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/) win, knows it is all about confidence with this team. Speaking to the [club’s official website](https://www.whufc.com/en/news/taty-or-the-confidence-winning-brings-is-so-important-for-the-team), the Argentinian outlined how important it was for the side to put on the performance they did.

*“It felt really good. The confidence that winning brings is so important for the team. The atmosphere in training is really good which means you work much better during the week.*

*“Obviously, on a personal level, I’m happy that I was able to help the team, which was the most important thing.*

*“I felt I’d been working really hard in the last few matches and the goals just weren’t coming. But anyway, I know that strikers go through that sometimes, there are runs where you just don’t score. But the important thing is that I feel good because I’m working really hard, and that’s what matters*

*“What the manager asks of me, what my teammates ask of me, what the team asks of me, I work for that, and the goals are the result of that work. And then it was a lovely feeling out on the pitch; I think we experienced something really special after those quick goals.*

*“I’m also very happy because my mum, who travelled from Mendoza, and my girlfriend were there. I really enjoyed it with them. We just need to keep this run going.”*

## Positivity the message at West Ham

Every game is absolutely huge for [West Ham](https://www.whufc.com/), with six games left of the Premier League season. Castellanos knows this and acknowledges every game is difficult but that positivity is the message from the coaching staff.

*“You always feel different after getting a positive result.*

*“There are now six finals left that are very important for us. So, we just have to give it our all. We’re on a good streak at the moment, and we need to keep that mindset to stay on top.*

*“It’s a tough match, just like any other. They’re a strong side at home too, but we’re feeling confident.*

*“We’ve got a squad where everyone’s fit, and that’s important. Confidence is key. We need to stick together and stay united right now.”*

With the 27-year-old back in the goals, murmuring [of a World Cup call up](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/13/west-ham-valentin-castellanos-world-cup-dream/) is in the air. Whilst Castellanos would love this, focus is firmly on keeping the Hammers up.

*“Obviously, it’s always important to stay on the radar for the national team.*

*“I think that right now my main goal is to be here at West Ham. My mind is set on doing my best here, and I believe that by performing to the best of my ability here in this shirt, good things will come from that. I know it’s a bit difficult, but anyway, I just have to give my all in the remaining matches and focus properly on the objective we have here, which is the most important thing.”*