West Ham Faces Uphill Battle in Europa League After Defeat at Leverkusen

With key players missing, West Ham's thin squad struggled to contain Bayer Leverkusen's relentless attack, losing the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final.

• West Ham held Bayer Leverkusen to a goalless draw for 83 minutes before conceding two late goals.
• The absence of key players like Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen due to injuries and suspensions significantly weakened West Ham.
• Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 42 matches and remain favorites to advance in the Europa League.
• West Ham's Michail Antonio provided a standout performance, but the team lacked sufficient backup to change the game's outcome.
• David Moyes faces a challenge in the second leg with a depleted squad and a need for a strong comeback.

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