The former Chelsea and Brighton boss will also need to address the slow start to games that has been too frequent for the Hammers. Kevin Schade's winning goal for Brentford was the the 10th occasion this term that they have conceded in the opening 15 minutes.

Brentford led 1-0 after a dominant first-half display that should have seen them 3-0 or 4-0 ahead, before the Bees hung on tight to beat West Ham 1-0 on Saturday.

West Ham are looking to put a difficult first half of the season behind them after a much-needed break before facing Brentford.

Brentford have gained a reputation as fast starters this term and with Kevin Schade's effort at West Ham they have now scored seven goals in the opening 10 minutes of their top-flight games. However,

Kevin Schade's early goal gave Brentford a 1-0 win at West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday, after the hosts recovered from a woeful first half but were unable to find an equaliser. Brentford took the lead inside four minutes after Schade's shot was stopped and clawed away by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola,