Graham Potter insists his West Ham United players are working to improve every single day, as they continue their preparations for Saturday afternoon’s Premier League trip to Everton.
The Hammers are looking to bounce back to winning ways following Monday evening’s narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United, that brought an end to an encouraging run of back-to-back triumphs over Arsenal and Leicester City.
Despite the disappointing result, the goal conceded against the Magpies marks the only breach of West Ham’s backline over the last three outings, and Potter believes his defenders have made considerable progress during the nine weeks he has been in charge.
Indeed, he praised the way his whole team have taken on board his ideas, and adapted to injury issues, all over the pitch, and he is hopeful they can mark their last-ever visit to Goodison Park in the right way this weekend.
Ahead of their summer move to the newly-constructed Bramley-Moore Dock home, the Toffees are currently enjoying a run of fine form under former West Ham boss David Moyes, who - similar to Potter - was appointed in January.
Since defeat in his first match in charge, the Scotsman has overseen an eight-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, including a victory over Tottenham Hotspur and a draw at home to runaway leaders Liverpool.
As it stands, 15th-placed Everton sit one spot above West Ham in the top-flight rankings, by virtue of goal difference, and a win for either team could lift them up to 13th, and ahead of Spurs and Manchester United, should results go their way.
An enticing encounter lies in store on Merseyside, then, and with anticipation for kick-off continuing to build, Potter sat down with the gathered press at Rush Green training ground to discuss ongoing work behind-the-scenes and the kind of test he’s expecting from the Blues.