Fullkrug astounds Kris Boyd after what he did in West Ham 2-2 Bournemouth
Niclas Fullkrug gave his West Ham United career lift-off in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Saturday.
The Germany international has endured a stop-start first campaign at the London Stadium after joining from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
Given Fullkrug‘s £27million price tag, it is fair to say the Hammers have not yet got anywhere near their value for money.
However, Fullkrug scored an impressive goal against Bournemouth in Saturday’s (5 April) 2-2 draw with Bournemouth to make it three goals in 11 Premier League outings, just three of those being starts.
Fullkrug on the scoresheet against Bournemouth
Graham Potter’s decision to not start Fullkrug against Bournemouth raised eyebrows, but he made an instant impact from the substitutes’ bench.
James Ward-Prowse put a ball into the box and Fullkrug, brought on from the bench moments earlier, converted from West Ham’s first shot on target.
Reacting to the goal live on Sky Sports Main Event (5 April, 3:17pm, pundit Kris Boyd said: “Wow. Fullkrug has equalised and what a header this is.
“Fullkrug has just come on. It’s a great ball in from Ward-Prowse and wow, what a header. He gives Kepa [Arrizabalaga] no chance.”
Fullkrug can push on at West Ham
The key for Fullkrug is staying fit, which is proving easier said than done right now.
The German has been eased back into the side by Potter but is surely now ready to start against Liverpool next weekend.
West Ham’s season has effectively been over for a while now, but Potter can start experimenting ahead of next season.
| Niclas Fullkrug | v Bournemouth |
| Minutes played | 36 |
| Shots | 1 |
| Shots on target | 1 |
| Goals | 1 |
Fullkrug has been a flop, all things considered, but that is down to his injury record. If he can finally stay fit and bang in a few more goals over the next month or so, it will leave supporters extremely excited.
At the same time, the Irons know they cannot really afford to rely on Fullkrug for a whole campaign on the basis of this season.
Fingers crossed Fullkrug is over the worst of his injury issues and he can now start to thrive in a West Ham shirt at long last.