West Ham manager David Moyes is setting his sights on the Europa Conference League final, considering it as potentially the greatest achievement in his managerial career thus far.
The Hammers are preparing to face AZ Alkmaar in the semi-finals, with the first leg taking place in London.
It has been nearly five decades since West Ham last reached a European final, while Moyes himself has never managed to achieve this feat.
During a press conference, when asked about the possibility of reaching the final, Moyes expressed his belief that it could indeed be the pinnacle of his career.
Reflecting on past near misses, including a Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United and a Europa League quarter-final with Everton, Moyes emphasized his desire to take the next step and secure a place in a major European final.
Moyes emphasized the seriousness with which West Ham will approach the game, acknowledging the significance of the Europa Conference League.
He drew attention to the emotional reaction of Jose Mourinho, a serial winner in the sport, who shed tears of joy after winning the competition with Roma last year.
Moyes sees Mourinho’s passionate response as evidence of the competition’s importance and is determined to afford it the same level of respect and focus.
With West Ham’s aspirations to make history and secure a European final berth, Moyes’s commitment and dedication are evident.
The manager’s perspective serves as a reminder of the value of lesser-known European competitions and the opportunities they present for clubs to achieve greatness.
As Moyes and his team prepare to take on AZ Alkmaar, the Hammers will undoubtedly give their all to progress further and potentially etch their names in the club’s illustrious history.