- Dan Kemp believes the quick turnaround before West Ham PL2's next game is a benefit
- The Hammers were beaten 4-1 at Fulham in Premier League 2 on Monday
- Their next match is on Thursday against Brighton in the Premier League Cup
Dan Kemp believes the lack of rest before West Ham United PL2’s next match is much needed as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Fulham on Monday evening.
The Hammers lost 4-1 at Craven Cottage against a Fulham side which boasted over 400 first team appearances and Kemp believes the quick turnaround is beneficial to the young Irons.
Attention swiftly turns to the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League Cup on Thursday, when the Hammers can make it three wins out of three in the competition.
“As long as we learn from and keep trying to play the way which we did afterwards, it’ll positive in the long run. Obviously we’re very disappointed with the result, we know we can do better on the goals that we conceded,” said Kemp.
“There’s no time to dwell on it though, we’ve got a big game on Thursday against Brighton.
“There’s a chance to put it right and hopefully we can get 3 out of 3 wins in the Cup and go through. That’s the plan and that’s what we want to do.”
The PL2 Hammers were aiming to go six matches unbeaten in all competitions on Monday but came up against a vastly experienced Fulham side which featured the likes of Marcus Bettinelli, Ryan Tunnicliffe and Cauley Woodrow.
Terry Westley’s troops did have their spells of dominance in the match, but the Cottagers’ cutting edge saw them score four times.
“We had a spell in the first half where we were controlling possession, creating chances and looked like the better team. But they scored and it put us on the back foot. We tried to keep playing but we conceded some sloppy goals,” added Kemp.
“Second half I thought we did better as a team. We got the ball moving again. When Toni scored, we thought another one would get us back in the game but unfortunately we conceded another.”
Kemp has been a familiar name on the PL2 team sheet over recent weeks, after impressing for the U18s during the early part of the season.
“Obviously I’m very happy getting lots of games for the U23s at the moment. The aim is to keep playing well and keep my place in the team.”