Ex-Hammers man: Nuno faces dressing room unrest after West Ham defeat vs Leeds

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(Credit: Imago) Nuno Espirito Santo faces West Ham dressing room unrest after Leeds defeat Tue 7 April 2026 11:30, UK Nuno Espirito Santo has been told he must get a hold of potential unrest in the West Ham United dressing room in the closing stages of the season.The penalty shoot-out defeat against Leeds United is believed to have dented their morale after their stunning comeback in normal time was in vain.Meanwhile, a number of players are being linked with moves away from the London Stadium in case they suffer relegation, which may have turned some heads.Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that if the squad is not pulling in the same direction, staying up will be a “monumental” task.However, Nuno’s side have shown positive signs that their form can turn, and he must build on those to prevent growing dressing room issues at West Ham. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nuno Espirito Santo must address West Ham concernsBrown told Football Insider on 6 April that West Ham are facing dressing room concerns as their morale may have dropped following the Leeds defeat.However, there are plenty of positives for them to take from that game, including have the spirit and fight to battle back from 2-0 down in added time.Remaining FixturesHome / AwayWolvesHomeCrystal PalaceAwayEvertonHomeBrentfordAwayArsenalHomeNewcastleAwayLeedsHomeWest Ham’s remaining Premier League fixtures.Nuno has been told he must help his side to focus on the positives and build on them ahead of their crucial relegation clash against Wolves on 10 April.“West Ham are going to be facing a few issues now,” Brown told Football Insider.“The knock-on effect of the Leeds defeat could make a difference to the players’ morale, having fought back from 2-0 down just to lose on penalties.“Then you’ve got all the talk about different players potentially leaving and clubs having a look at them in case they are relegated, and that can turn heads.“If a player knows they can get a move regardless of what happens this season, their focus can fade a bit and then they’re not hitting the same levels.“The manager has to get a hold of that and nip any unrest in the bud, because it’s a crucial part of the season for them now; they’ve got some big games coming up.“They know they have to start winning games, the gap isn’t that big, so if they can put a run of results together, they will be in a very good position.“It’s just about stopping that negativity creeping in and focusing on the positives, because there were a lot of positives to take from the Leeds game.”What is the cost of relegation for West Ham?Relegation would be a nightmare scenario for West Ham both financially and on the pitch, with a number of players set to consider their long-term futures.Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider on 6 March that West Ham face a mass player exodus as they have no choice but to cash in on their assets.Credit: ImagoConcerns have grown surrounding the club’s financial situation regardless of their Premier League status, and they have been warned relegation could be disastrous.This comes after the club reported over £100million of losses for the last year, and dropping into the second tier would see them lose significant revenue.Regardless of their league status, they could be forced to let players go to balance the books, but if they suffer relegation will will have no choice. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.