Luke Ayling cut a dejected figure in his post-match interview after Leeds United's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. The Whites started the game on the front foot and took the lead through Rodrigo after 17 minutes.
Declan Rice restored parity for the hosts just after the hour mark, before two second-half strikes - one apiece from Jarrod Bowed and Manuel Lanzini condemned Sam Allardyce's side to their 20th defeat of the Premier League campaign.
The Whites boss was critical of his side's performance after the full-time whistle, claiming his players couldn't defend or attack. Ayling also spoke to the media after the disappointing display, claiming Leeds weren't fit enough after a poor second-half display.
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The Leeds defender lacked any enthusiasm in his post-match interview with Premier League survival needing a miracle heading into the final day of the season. The Whites take on Tottenham Hotspur, who still have Europa Conference League football up for grabs.
Anything less than three points would relegate Leeds, who also need favour from Everton and Leicester City's opponents. "Slims it down a little bit," Ayling said when asked about hope heading into the final day.
"But there still is hope. We've just got to go out there and take care of our business, hope for the best really. But we know it's a slim chance, but we'll hang onto that and try and go out in a good way, because the fans deserve that, especially at home. We'll have to try and give it our all."
Ayling admitted that Leeds will struggle to get up for the game, knowing results must go their way elsewhere. He added: "I think now and for a few days it's going to be hard to get up for it, but we need to make sure that as the week goes on, we get our heads in the right place and then go out there and try and win a game of football."
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