West Ham United dropped extra factors within the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, drawing 0-0 with Everton on the London Stadium within the ultimate outing earlier than the upcoming worldwide break.
Julen Lopetegui’s aspect got here into the match having suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest final week, but they didn’t dazzle the house crowd in opposition to the Toffees, creating only one large probability whereas managing solely ten pictures in comparison with Everton’s 18.
The Spaniard must get issues proper, and quick, if he needs to stay accountable for 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 energetic, creating a giant probability, making one key move and trying 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 recreation and made two key passes.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka misplaced possession 11 instances all through the conflict and accomplished solely 76% of his passes. But it surely was Michail Antonio who was maybe the largest disappointment in a West Ham shirt in opposition to the Goodison Park aspect and Lopetegui should certainly drop him to the bench.
West Ham should axe Michail Antonio after Everton exhibiting
The striker has now began 9 of West Ham’s 11 Premier League fixtures this time period however has only one objective to indicate 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 pictures |
1 |
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Possession misplaced |
11 |
He had one shot heading in the right direction, missed a giant probability, gained solely 50% of his complete 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 reveals how remoted he was at instances through the match. Such was his efficiency, Antonio was given a match ranking of 5/10 by Sky Sports activities, and it appears to be like like the tip might be close to for the participant.
Lopetegui should change issues forward of the following recreation in opposition to 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 certain.
The Spaniard does produce other choices. Mohammed Kudus has the potential to function in a extra superior function when he ultimately returns from suspension, scoring twice from the wing in eight league video games this time period.
Bowen is the plain selection to come back in for Antonio, regardless of his desire for a spot on the best flank. 4 targets and two assists in 12 video games for the Irons this time period proves he’s a harmful menace within the ultimate 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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