New West Ham United manager, Graham Potter expressed optimism despite his side’s 2-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Aston Villa on Friday night.
Potter, who replaced Julen Lopetegui just a day earlier, saw his team take an early lead before goals from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers sealed Villa’s comeback victory at a packed Villa Park.
“The atmosphere was electric, and the players gave everything,” Potter said. “Our performance showed plenty of positives. It’s disappointing to be out, but there’s a lot to build on.”
The former Chelsea and Brighton manager emphasized the talent within the squad, adding, “The focus is on bringing the team together and shaping a strong collective effort.”
West Ham, currently 14th in the Premier League, will look to bounce back when they host Fulham on Tuesday.
