West Ham’s inaugural season at the London Stadium has certainly been disappointing and Slaven Bilic’s side will be under intense pressure to fight back next term to achieve a more impressive finish to their league campaign.

The Hammers faced an array of difficulties following their move away from Upton Park last summer but Bilic is convinced the issues the club faced last season will aid his side in the new campaign come August.

Quoted by The Evening Standard, West Ham’s Croatian boss said:

“I have two heads because I need to rest but the other part of me can’t wait for the season to start because I really feel we will benefit from this season a lot,”

“They are tremendous fans and I can only promise them that I’m going to give my best and the team is going to do its best to do better next season and to give them more enjoyable games and moments because they definitely deserve it.”

West Ham’s transfer policy last summer was widely criticised but the Hammers seem to have learned from their lessons this time around, securing experienced full-back Pablo Zabeleta on a free transfer and closing in on the services of young Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

Bilic seems to be eyeing proven Premier League names this summer, in a mixture of experienced and younger players, and that will certainly help his side compete- especially with Manuel Lanzini and Michail Antonio’s future both looking likely to remain in East London.

Significant moves have also been made off the field with former England and Arsenal physio Gary Lewin joining the side, which should help the Hammers solve the injury problems they endured last term, which is a significant addition.

Additional recruits are still required though as the Hammers need further improvements to their defence, and potentially a new goalkeeper, whilst another striker is necessary to ease the pressure that would be placed upon Iheanacho’s shoulders if the 20-year-old arrives.

The comments from Bilic are spot on though as West Ham should have a much easier time in the London Stadium next season, in what will be familiar surroundings, and the Hammers will look to make a visit to their new home as difficult as a trip to Upton Park was for an away side.

The problem for the Hammers is that the Premier League is fiercely competitive outside of the established top six, with the likes of Everton, Southampton, Stoke City and West Brom to compete with for a Europa League spot.