West Ham United v Wolves: BBC pundit reacts to Lucas Paqueta footage
Shaun Wright-Phillips reacted to the footage of Lucas Paqueta’s penalty for West Ham as they won 2-1 against Wolves on Saturday, 6 April.
The Brazilian took a stuttered run up to send the keeper to the floor and still went to the same side as Jose Sa.
This was the equaliser for the Hammers and they went on to score another secure the three points at Molineux.
Speaking in the world feed’s post match show, Wright-Phillips, a BBC pundit, said (6 April, 17:18): “Nice penalty but that’s risky. They can go all sorts of wrong.”
Paqueta held his nerve for West Ham
While Wright-Phillips is entitled to his opinion, it’s important to recognise that Paqueta is an internationally acclaimed player with significant experience at the highest level of football.
As a regular for the Brazilian national team, Paqueta has faced immense pressure situations throughout his career.
His decision to take a stuttered run-up and still confidently place the penalty in the same corner demonstrates his composure and ability to execute under pressure.
Paqueta’s calm demeanour and lack of visible nerves suggest a player who is fully aware of his capabilities and knows precisely what he’s doing.
While Wright-Phillips may view such penalty techniques as risky, it’s evident that Paqueta’s approach is calculated and based on his understanding of the game.
Ultimately, Paqueta’s successful conversion of the penalty speaks volumes about his skill and confidence on the pitch.
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