‘Every game is important’ – Every game is a battle for points says West Ham United boss Guarino | OneFootball

West Ham United head coach Rita Guarino says that every game is important in the battle to stay in the Barclays Women’s Super League and that this weekend’s fixture at Everton is no more important than any other.

The Hammers can move level on points with The Toffees if they can secure a win on Merseyside.

When speaking in the pre-match press conference, West Ham United boss Guarino said that every game has equal importance when it comes to the battle for survival.

“Every game is important to get points,” Guarino said. “Obviously, when you get the chance to close the gap with your opponent, it’s important but every game is important to get points to stay in the league.

“We know very well that it’s an important game but for me, every game is important.”

Everton celebrated a 1-0 victory over London City Lionesses last time out in what was Scott Phelan’s first game as interim head coach. Guarino says that she can’t gain much information from Phelan’s first game leading The Toffees.

She said “We’ve only seen them play one game since the [managerial] change, so we don’t really no what kind of changes he is making. I don’t think you can change many things in just a few days. We will see in this game whether he changes anything or not.”

Three goals in the last eight minutes saw West Ham United come from two goals down to defeat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 in their last match and Guarino says that energy in the squad is high after that comeback.

She said “We’ve kept a lot of energy from that game and we are now focused on the next one. It is very important to not get overexcited but for sure, it gave us a lot of energy.”

West Ham United’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture at Everton kicks-off at 12pm on Sunday afternoon.