West Ham United dropped extra factors within the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, drawing 0-0 with Everton on the London Stadium within the closing outing earlier than the upcoming worldwide break.
Julen Lopetegui’s facet got here into the match having suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest final week, but they did not dazzle the house crowd towards the Toffees, creating only one massive likelihood whereas managing solely ten photographs in comparison with Everton’s 18.
The Spaniard must get issues proper, and quick, if he needs to stay in control of the Irons for the foreseeable future.
A number of gamers carried out nicely through the draw, but some couldn’t fairly get into the sport…
West Ham’s finest and worst gamers vs Everton
Lukasz Fabianski made 4 saves to make sure he stored a clear sheet whereas Jarrod Bowen appeared pretty lively, creating a giant likelihood, making one key cross and making an attempt eight dribbles, of which three have been profitable.
He couldn’t discover the breakthrough, nor might Crysencio Summerville on the alternative flank, who hit the woodwork through the sport and made two key passes.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka misplaced possession 11 instances all through the conflict and accomplished solely 76% of his passes. Nevertheless it was Michail Antonio who was maybe the most important disappointment in a West Ham shirt towards the Goodison Park facet and Lopetegui should certainly drop him to the bench.
West Ham should axe Michail Antonio after Everton displaying
The striker has now began 9 of West Ham’s 11 Premier League fixtures this time period however has only one aim to point out for his time on the sector.
Chosen to steer the road but once more, the veteran centre-forward failed to supply any significant attacking intent through the conflict.
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Michail Antonio’s stats vs Everton |
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|---|---|
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Touches |
31 |
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Complete duels (gained) |
8 (4) |
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Key passes |
1 |
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Passes |
12/15 |
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Complete photographs |
1 |
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Possession misplaced |
11 |
He had one shot on track, missed a giant likelihood, gained solely 50% of his whole duels contested and misplaced possession 11 instances earlier than being substituted with simply over 20 minutes to go.
Antonio took even fewer touches than Fabianski (31 to 34), which exhibits how remoted he was at instances through the match. Such was his efficiency, Antonio was given a match score of 5/10 by Sky Sports activities, and it appears to be like like the tip may very well be close to for the participant.
Lopetegui should change issues forward of the following sport towards Newcastle United after the worldwide break, because the membership aren’t going to be scoring many targets with him main the road, that’s for positive.
The Spaniard does produce other choices. Mohammed Kudus has the potential to function in a extra superior function when he finally returns from suspension, scoring twice from the wing in eight league video games this time period.
Bowen is the plain alternative to come back in for Antonio, regardless of his desire for a spot on the fitting flank. 4 targets and two assists in 12 video games for the Irons this time period proves he’s a harmful menace within the closing third. Would possibly Lopetegui transfer relocate him?
Time will inform, however Antonio have to be axed earlier than delivering yet one more dismal efficiency for the membership. With the January switch window approaching, a brand new striker have to be on the supervisor’s want checklist.
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