The West Ham squad board their plane to Prague

One Game To Go: The squad on the Europa Conference League final!

Ahead of West Ham United's UEFA Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina, the quad explains what a win in Prague would mean to all in Claret and Blue...

 

1 Łukasz Fabiański   

The squad is big, the squad is strong, and everybody does their best to help the team and that’s what we are going to do today. Regardless of the eleven on the pitch, we are all ready to get over the line!

2 Ben Johnson

We’re not just here to take part. We want to compete with top European clubs. It boosts the whole Club when we play these European games that are as big as tonight. I don’t think as an Academy player I could have ever dreamt of playing in a game as important as this!

3 Aaron Cresswell

Every West Ham fan is delighted to reach the final. It is what this Club deserves and let’s hope we can go one more step together. It's not just about the eleven players on the pitch, we need a full squad and togetherness to get over the line.

4 Kurt Zouma  

I definitely fully believed in this team’s ability to go all the way in this competition, from the very first day. Reaching this final is a great achievement, and it’s one we’re all proud of, and now we want to win the game for the fans.

Coufal

5 Vladimír Coufal

I was really struggling during the semi-final. I was on the bench and don’t mind saying I couldn’t sit still. But the guys handled the game really well, and we’re in the final now. Prague is beautiful and hopefully, we can win and celebrate together in the best city in the world!

8 Pablo Fornals

You can imagine what it felt like to score the winner against AZ Alkmaar. For this Club, for all these players, for all the fanbase, we obviously know that it was not the best season for us, but we could finish it so unbelievably tonight. We want to make this Club so proud!

9 Michail Antonio

It’s massive, to be fair. We’ve not been in a European final for 47 years. It’s probably the biggest thing I’ve been involved in, in my life. Most people want to retire with some type of accolades, and this is an opportunity for me to have those accolades. We all want to win it.

10 Manuel Lanzini

It has been difficult because it is a European competition, but I always said we have a very good team who can win the cup. The West Ham fans are crazy. It is always a pleasure to play for them. They all deserve this final!

Aguerd and Paquetá

11 Lucas Paquetá

It’s our chance to get a trophy and make history for the Club. When I get to the field, I ask God to make me happy, so that I can make the most of the gift he’s given me. He’s got the rest!

12 Flynn Downes

I've got a lot of my game time in this competition, so I'm very grateful for it. I wouldn't say I get more nervous because I am a West Ham fan, but I obviously know how big the chance to win this competition is. Here, it just means so much more, and it would be just that extra bit special to win a trophy in Claret and Blue!

13 Alphonse Areola

There is nothing better than playing in these competitions. Last season, we made it to the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League, where we had a good campaign, and it went very well. This year, we have shown that same dynamic and fight. We’ve had a good winning streak, so it’s up to us to continue that tonight!

14 Maxwel Cornet

European experience is really important for this kind of game because it’s a high level and we know we want to do something in this competition, so we all have to be focused on this goal. To win a trophy for the Club can be the best thing for me for my first season. It was not a season for me with my injury, but now I am back and I want to do everything to win this trophy.

David Moyes with Danny Ings

18 Danny Ings    

The main thing is we are all in this together. It is a huge occasion for the Club, for the fans, and for the players as well. It is one that we are really looking forward to. If I get the opportunity to play in this, it would be fantastic.

20 Jarrod Bowen    

It’s massive. I’m pinching myself. I’ve been here three years and if you told me we’d be in a European final three years later, I’d have bitten your hand off! With the season that we’ve had, it makes it even more special for us. The fans are travelling out here in I don’t know how many numbers! Our fan base is incredible and we want to win it not just for us and our teammates, but mainly for the fans.

21 Angelo Ogbonna 

It’s history! It’s something really exciting and really emotional for everyone – the Club, the fans, the players – and I think it’s going to be really important. I’m really, really excited because we passed through a lot of things – relegation battles – and the atmosphere behind the scenes in every department is very positive.

22 Saïd Benrahma    

The fans have helped me enjoy my football again and I’m really thankful for the support they have given me. I want to give back to them with my performances and with a win tonight. I would love to sing with along with fans and give them something to celebrate!

Saïd Benrahma celebrates scoring against Viborg

24 Thilo Kehrer

This feels big because you can feel the excitement of the fans and everyone around the club. There is great excitement. As players, we are enjoying it, and we will prepare to the best of our abilities. We have the squad to do it; we are very confident going into the final.

27 Nayef Aguerd    

It means a lot to me to play in this European competition. Because since I have been playing in Europe I am yet to win a trophy so this would be my first. It means a lot to me and also to West Ham. It is a chance and a chance that we need to take because you don’t know when the next final will be. We will give 100 per cent to make the fans happy!

28 Tomáš Souček

It is the best city in the world. All English fans will love it. I know it is not the biggest stadium, but it is great. People look forward to welcoming West Ham too because since me and Vlad joined the Club, they have started to follow West Ham. We will have the whole of the Czech Republic behind us tonight!

33 Emerson

It’s a good thing to have another final in my life and my career, so it’s a good opportunity to win and to make history for this Club, so now it’s time to think about this game because it’s very important for us and let’s see if we can win this trophy!

Paquetá and Emerson arrive at the Ghelamco Arena

41 Declan Rice

Every time I put on the shirt, I know how big it is. It will be the biggest match that the club has had in so long. So, it’s going to be an honour to be part of it and hopefully, we can create some history on that night for the fans to cheer about.

49 Joseph Anang 

I have really enjoyed being around the first team over the last months since coming back from my loan. There is so much quality in the squad and everyone has been working hard over the past few days to get ready for the final. We are all focused on what we all hope will be a huge night for the Club!

62 Freddie Potts

There is always competition to take the next step, no matter what level you're at, but I feel the transition from the Under-21s to the first team is probably the most difficult part of a career you can have. We all want to impress the manager and staff and show what we are about! If I am involved on Wednesday, I hope to do that.

72 Divin Mubama

I was over the moon to score my first senior goal in this competition. It was something that I have been waiting for, for a very long time. I have just tried to get involved and help the team and whenever the gaffer needs me, whether it’s for five or ten minutes, I’m ready.

 

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