Nuno on good home form, being 'very confident' of staying up and Everton
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at London Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: On team news: "All [of] the squad is available and good. " On keeping spirits high: "The players realise the situation but work in a good environment, which is helpful.
" On the departure of Baroness Karren Brady who stepped down as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years earlier this week: "She has been very supportive, good relationship. All the board have been supportive through difficult times. It has been a pleasure working with Karren.
" On clarity about the future of the club's hierarchy: "That's up to the board. My job is to prepare the boys - especially against Everton. " When asked about the relegation battle, Nuno said: "There is a lot of football to be played so we have to focus on ourselves and Saturday is a big task for us.
" On his first game in charge of West Ham being against Everton and whether he has taken time to reflect: "It has been very demanding, very intense, so we are always looking at how we can improve and get our objectives done. " He added he is "very confident" that West Ham will stay up because "the performances of the team give us all in the club the hope and the belief that we are competing well". Nuno said on West Ham's recent improved form: "The players are improving their levels and the standards.
As long as we are improving our players, the team will improve.. We have been solid in defence, good in attack, sometimes not so good. Finding that balance in the remaining matches is going to be crucial for us.