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title: "Brentford vs West Ham – Everything Nuno said pre-match"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2026/05/01/brentford-vs-west-ham-nuno-pre-match/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Bottomley"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2026-05-01T06:15:00Z"
modified: "2026-05-01T06:15:00Z"
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# Brentford vs West Ham – Everything Nuno said pre-match

- **West Ham play Brentford on Saturday afternoon**
- **The Hammers are currently two points above the relegation zone**
- **Everyone is okay, despite some knocks**

West Ham United take on Brentford this Saturday, looking to continue their good form in the Premier League survival fight. [After winning last weekend](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/25/west-ham-2-1-everton-premier-league/), the Hammers sit [two points above the bottom three](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/28/west-ham-survival-situation-gameweek-34/), but the team know there is still work to do.

[Brentfo](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/30/brentford-vs-west-ham-preview-prediction-premier-league/)[r](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/30/brentford-vs-west-ham-preview-prediction-premier-league/)[d](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/30/brentford-vs-west-ham-preview-prediction-premier-league/) represent another challenge for [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/). The Bees are chasing Europe, like [Everton](https://readeverton.com/) last week, but are without a win in seven games. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will see this as an opportunity they cannot miss.

## Nuno’s thoughts

Nuno confirms all players are *“okay”* despite *“small knocks in training”*.

On his [Manager of the Month nomination](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/30/three-west-ham-personnel-nominated-april-premier-league-awards/): *“I think the results have helped the atmosphere a lot. No matter what, we have to stick together, we have been through tough moments. We have been able to slowly change”.*

On Saturday’s opposition, [Brentford](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/29/head-to-head-brentford-vs-west-ham/): *“All of the games in the Premier League are intense. No matter what you are fighting for. It is going to be tough and we are preparing ourselves for Brentford.”*

On [Callum Wilson](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/26/west-ham-vs-everton-callum-wilson-winning-goal/), after the strikers last minute goal last week: *“It is very difficult and sometimes very unfair that we cannot put every player to start the game. Callum is one of the players that should deserve more \[minutes\]. He is giving back 1,000 times more. He has been getting goals which have been points for us, which is so crucial.”*

On if he, or the team will watch [Tottenham Hotspur](https://readtottenham.com/)‘s game with [Aston Villa](https://readastonvilla.com/) on Sunday: *“Everyone is free to do whatever they want. Me, for sure, I am going to watch the game. Some players will watch the game. The priority is what you do.”*

On [West Ham](https://whufc.com/en)‘s new interim CEO, Karim Virani: *“I was with him today, the message between us was clear. Let’s do everything we can to help the team and accomplish our main goal.”*