West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has candidly admitted that the club is in crisis following their 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road. This loss, coming just four days after a 2-0 defeat to Brentford at the London Stadium, has left the Hammers languishing in second-to-last place in the Premier League. Nuno Espírito Santo's side conceded the first goal in just the third minute, with Brenden Aaronson scoring from close range. Shortly after, Joe Rodon doubled Leeds' lead with a header from a Sean Longstaff corner. This marked the ninth goal West Ham have conceded from corner kicks this season, setting a league record for the most goals conceded from corners after just nine matches.

Bowen's assist for Mateus Fernandes' goal, which reduced the deficit, was not enough to mask the team's poor performance. After the match, Bowen expressed his frustration over the lack of courage and urged his teammates to rally together to overcome the difficult situation they find themselves in.

West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo also voiced his disappointment, stating that such mistakes are unacceptable in the Premier League. He emphasized the need for the team to improve their performance and called for immediate changes.

Analysts believe that if West Ham do not improve their game, the team could face relegation. The poor showing against direct survival rivals like Leeds is a worrying sign for the club's future.

As a sports journalist, I would say that West Ham is at a critical juncture and urgent strategic changes are necessary. The team has potential, but they need to find the right approach and motivation to emerge from this crisis.