David Moyes hopes newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are still DRUNK from their celebrations as they try overturn a two-goal deficit in the Europa League

David Moyes hopes Bayer Leverkusen’s players are still drunk from downing giant beer mugs when West Ham take on the newly crowned Bundesliga champions in their thrilling Europa League clash tomorrow night.

Leverkusen won the German title for the first time in its history this week and celebrated in wild fashion as players stormed the post-match press conference to drench manager Xabi Alonso in beer before continuing the party in an alcohol-soaked dressing room.

West Ham will be wishing these hangovers carry over into their crucial match at the London Stadium tomorrow, where Moyes’ side must overturn a two-goal deficit against a Leverkusen team who have not lost in 43 games.

“Rightly, why not celebrate,” said West Ham boss Moyes. ‘To become a champion you have to celebrate and enjoy it, because the moments pass very quickly. I hope they drank those big glasses of beer they get in Germany!’

It’s not the only thing Moyes is hoping for either, as he confirmed top scorer Jarrod Bowen will undergo a late fitness test to see if he is ready to face Leverkusen.

Bayern player and manager Xabi Alonso (center) celebrated winning the side’s first-ever Bundesliga title this weekend

Bowen missed the first leg of last week’s quarter-final and Sunday’s Premier League defeat to Fulham with a back injury, but took part in full West Ham training on Wednesday alongside Kalvin Phillips and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

“It was great to see Jarrod there,” Moyes said. ‘It’s the first time we’ve taken him out. I’m not sure about it [if he’ll be involved].

‘We had Kalvin and Alphonse there too, but I’m not sure either. They will all be late tomorrow.

‘I would never risk a player if I thought he was at risk of injury, or if it wasn’t right. The player’s well-being is always the most important thing. But you always want your best players back in, and you also want goalscorers back. Jarrod has been that for us this season. If he came back it would give us a real lift and give the audience a lift too.

“We have to find a way to make something magical happen.”

Regardless, Moyes insisted Thursday night’s result would have no bearing on his future at the club.

The Scot is out of contract next summer and has previously said an extension is on the table if he wants to sign, despite ongoing debate over whether he is the right man to take West Ham forward.

“It has no influence on my decision,” Moyes said. ‘Let’s be honest, it wasn’t that long ago that we were talking about avoiding relegation.

‘As a manager you have to accept that this is how your job is. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs, but overall it’s been very positive.”

While Leverkusen extended their unbeaten season, West Ham missed the chance to move up to sixth in the Premier League when they lost to Fulham on Sunday amid a run of just three wins in fourteen top-flight games as they look to secure European football set for a season. fourth season in a row and following up on their Europa Conference League triumph last year.

West Ham star Jarrod Bowen (centre) stood on the grass during training on Wednesday

The Hammers come after a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Fulham on Sunday

“Maybe West Ham is a different kind of club (than Leverkusen),” Moyes said. ‘I don’t think things have ever been this smooth in this place. This club has been up and down.

“It’s probably been at its highest status in recent years. The people who watch West Ham and come here probably know that that’s part of it.

‘I don’t think anyone comes here to have a good time, I think there’s always something different about it. It’s a club that’s been relegated, it’s been up and down, but it’s never been to Europe three times in a row, I know that. Our plan is to try to make four.”