Michail Antonio claims West Ham were ‘playing against 14’ as he slams officials
Michail Antonio was left furious at the referee and linesmen (Picture: Getty)
Michail Antonio has brutally slammed Europa League officials and felt that West Ham were ‘playing against 14’ in the clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
David Moyes’ side drew 1-1 against the Bundesliga champions on Thursday night in east London, which confirmed their elimination after losing the first-leg 2-0.
West Ham striker Antonio was left furious after the match as he ripped into the referee as well as both linesmen.
‘It doesn’t feel like you’re playing against 11 men, it feels like you’re playing against 13…14 including the two linos,’ Antonio told TNT Sports.
‘You just have to keep pushing and try and make the decisions go your way. And they just weren’t. We had to keep playing our way and keep being professional.
‘We’re very proud of ourselves, to achieve what we’ve achieved over the last four years is incredible.
‘Four back-to-back years in European quarter-finals I would never have thought that. We were a yoyo team, into Europe, then fighting for relegation.
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