BBC pundit slams Konstantinos Mavropanos as footage emerges from West Ham v Crystal Palace
Shay Given believes David Moyes will be fuming at the footage that has emerged from the West Ham v Crystal Palace game on Sunday, 3 December.
Konstantinos Mavropanos made a big error and handed the ball to Odsonne Edouard, who ended up scoring the equaliser for the visitors.
The final score was 1-1 and it felt like the Greece international cost his side two points at the London Stadium.
Given, a BBC pundit, said on Premier League’s Weekend Wrap (03 December, 21:52), “David Moyes will be going nuts at the goal being given. He’ll be thinking what the hell were we doing. Mavropanos has also not done too well there.”
Needs to do better
Mavropanos’ inadvertent pass to Edouard, resulting in a goal and costing West Ham two crucial points at home, underscores the need for the centre-back to refine his skills to secure a consistent spot in Moyes’ side.
While the Greek defender is a recent addition to the squad, such errors can be particularly costly in competitive leagues like the Premier League.
Mavropanos must focus on enhancing his decision-making and ball distribution abilities, crucial aspects for a defender in Moyes’ tactical system.
Accurate passing and minimising defensive lapses are imperative, especially in high-stakes situations.
Consistency in performance is vital for any player aspiring to maintain a starting position and Mavropanos needs to demonstrate a quick learning curve to adapt to the demands of English football.
The Premier League is known for its unforgiving nature, and Moyes requires players who can handle the pressure and deliver consistent performances.
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