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Adrián says West Ham did not disrespect Watford players on Saturday

Adrian warms up prior to kick-off
Image: Adrian says West Ham players did not show disrespect against Watford

Adrián has dismissed Troy Deeney's claim that West Ham tried to "mug us off" in Watford's 4-2 win on Saturday.

Dimitri Payet set up Michail Antonio's second goal with a 'rabona' cross, while Manuel Lanzini had also attempted a shot using the same technique.

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While able to appreciate skill, Deeney seemed to suggest that such moments only served to fire his side up to come back from two goals down to win the game but the West Ham goalkeeper said there was no intention of showing any disrespect to their opponents.

Troy Deeney celebrates after scoring for Watford at West Ham
Image: Troy Deeney celebrates after scoring for Watford at West Ham

"If you can use skill on the pitch and it gives an advantage then it is great for us," he told Sky Sports News HQ.

"I don't know if the Watford players were angry but Lanzini tried his [rabona] because he has more confidence in his other foot. Nobody can say this is disrespect."

The Spaniard also backed Claudio Bravo after his debut in the Manchester derby over the weekend and said he believes goalkeepers play in the most unforgiving position.

"I think the goalkeeper position is the most difficult on the pitch because you have the limits with the risk and mistakes," he said.

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"You can make great saves but, if you make one mistake, everyone wants to remember the mistake and you are alone just in front of the goal.

"I think Bravo's debut, probably he hoped to be much better but they won the derby so he is probably happy with his debut and also for Joe Hart, it is a new experience in the Italian league, a new moment for him in his career so I wish him all the best."

Claudio Bravo (3rd R) fumbles the ball as he collides with team-mate John Stones
Image: Claudio Bravo (3rd R) fumbles the ball as he collides with team-mate John Stones

Adrián also said the move to London Stadium is a step in the right direction for West Ham and is keen to see the side settle there as quickly as possible.

"London Stadium is a massive stadium and if the club wants to grow it's a great step for us," he said. "If we can settle there as soon as possible, the players and the fans, we can be happy there."

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