West Ham have managed just two wins at home all season.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has insisted that West Ham United’s move to the London Stadium will work out in the end.
The Hammers move to their new home at the beginning of this season, ending a lifelong association with Upton Park.
It has not proven to be a happy change for them, though, as they have struggled on the pitch while fan violence has plagued the stadium off the pitch.
West Ham’s Olympic Stadium v Domizale
Their struggles at home continued on Saturday afternoon as Hughes’ Potters left London with a valuable point.
Many have been quick to label their move as a disaster but Hughes insists it will work out eventually.
“Maybe the pitch is a little bit slow; whether that’s by design I don’t know,” he told talkSPORT.
“It didn’t help with our good passing and tempo and how we want to play. I would imagine West Ham feel the same. They also want to get it down and play.”
“Clearly it’s not a football-specific stadium. I had to put contact lenses in to see to the far side. It’s a fantastic opportunity: some people don’t like change but it’s a fantastic stadium, they will be fine.”
West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet looks dejected
West Ham’s fans will certainly be hoping that they can improve their home form moving forward.
Their success last season was built on their strong home form, as they picked up 34 points from a possible 57 and were beaten just three times.
They have already lost twice at the London Stadium and improving that will be key if they are to move away from their current position of 16th place.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
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