West Ham Faces Uphill Battle in Europa League After First-Leg Defeat to Freiburg

Despite a history of comebacks, West Ham's recent 1-0 loss to Freiburg adds pressure for a turnaround in the second leg.

• West Ham United lost 1-0 to Freiburg in the first leg of the Europa League last-16, with a controversial penalty decision adding to their frustration.
• David Moyes and his team are hopeful of leveraging home advantage and past comeback experiences to overturn the deficit in the second leg.
• Freiburg's victory marks only their third win in 11 matches since the start of the year, highlighting a challenging period for the German side.
• West Ham's performance was marred by missed opportunities and errors, with key players failing to reach expected standards.
• Injury concerns and a focus on the upcoming second leg against Freiburg may affect West Ham's preparation for their next league game.

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