West Ham defender Kurt Zouma feels immense pride in leading the team as captain in European competition, following the departure of previous captain Declan Rice. Despite never imagining such a responsibility would be bestowed upon him, Zouma has been instrumental in helping the team reach the quarter finals of the Europa League for the second time.
Zouma expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaches for their support throughout his career, which has helped shape him into the player he is today. He acknowledged that the upcoming match against Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen will be a tough challenge, but he remains confident in his team’s abilities.
During a pre-match news conference, Zouma spoke about being captain, saying it is an honor to lead such a great group of players. He emphasized the importance of the two-legged tie and expressed hope for a positive result in the upcoming match against Leverkusen, who are currently on track to win the German top flight.
