West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has declared this season as one of transition.

The Italian was speaking before last night's defeat to Brentford.

He told Sky Italia: "Expectations on us were high, having done well in the last two years and with a lot of signings in the summer.

"However, it's not certain that you'll always be able to push for more.

"So we'll have to fight now and I think this could be transitional this season."