Jarrod Bowen Brutally Calls Out His Teammate for Never Giving Him the Right Pass During the Loss to Brentford
West Ham’s dressing room appears to be under strain after their disappointing 2–0 defeat to Brentford, with reports suggesting Jarrod Bowen voiced his frustration at teammate Crysencio Summerville for repeatedly failing to play the right pass during key moments of the match.
The Hammers were second-best for much of the contest as goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen condemned them to another deflating Premier League loss. Despite enjoying spells of possession, West Ham looked blunt in attack — and it seems the lack of cohesion between two of their biggest attacking names has now come to light.
According to reports close to the team, Bowen was visibly irritated during the game, particularly in the second half when a promising counter-attack broke down after Summerville opted to dribble rather than slide a through ball into his path. Cameras even caught a brief exchange between the pair, with Bowen appearing to gesture in frustration as another attack fizzled out.
After the final whistle, Bowen didn’t hold back in his post-match comments, admitting that he expected more from his teammates in decisive moments.
“I’m not here to point fingers, but we’ve got to be more decisive in the final third,” Bowen said. “There were times when the right pass just wasn’t made. As attackers, we live on those moments — and if we don’t get them right, we don’t score goals. It’s as simple as that.”
The England international, who has been one of West Ham’s standout performers this season, cut a frustrated figure as he spoke to reporters, making it clear that he believes communication and decision-making in attack must improve urgently.
Summerville, meanwhile, endured a mixed evening. While his skill and creativity were on display in flashes, his decision-making drew criticism from sections of the fanbase online, with many supporters echoing Bowen’s sentiments about missed opportunities and slow transitions in attack.
Manager Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to address the situation internally, though he emphasized unity in his own post-match interview.
“We win together and we lose together,” Nuno said. “It’s not about one player — it’s about improving as a team. We have to move the ball faster and be sharper in the final third.”
The defeat leaves West Ham slipping further away from the European spots, and frustration within the camp is clearly beginning to show. Bowen’s honesty may serve as a wake-up call for the squad — or it could expose deeper cracks in a team still searching for rhythm under Nuno’s new system.
As the Hammers prepare for a crucial run of fixtures, all eyes will be on how Bowen and Paquetá respond — and whether the pair can turn tension into chemistry on the pitch.
