Said Benrahma wastes chance as his West Ham future hangs in balance
Said Benrahma has fluffed his chances once again as West Ham lost 1-0 against Chelsea in the London derby clash on Sunday.
The 26-year-old was given another chance to make an impact as David Moyes made six changes to the side against the Blues.
Benrahma, who has only shone in flashes this season, has suffered the problem of lack of consistency in his game. He has been hailed as “exciting” by Lee Hendrie for his performance against Aston Villa.
He fades away just when it looks like he will hit the next gear, and it’s really frustrating.
He has been really poor, bar odd games, since he returned from the African Cup of Nations, and Moyes must be scratching his head, as he is a really talented player.
The Algerian has the potential to be a match-winner for his club but his inconsistency is putting a bit shadow on his long-term future at the London club.
You can point out stats to highlight how he did, but those who have watched the game will notice how he got exposed at times, failing to get past the Chelsea back-line when he had the opportunity.
He is a pacey winger and yet poor decision making has been a highlighting feature of his game. It was really frustrating to see that Thiago Silva got the better of him in terms of pace and mobility.
Benrahma only managed 23 passes during the game, as per Who Scored, and he lost the ball several times in midfield. These are the areas where he needs to improve.
Moyes appears to be that kind of player who needs to be a pat on the back to regain his confidence, but he is not doing enough to regain the faith of his manager.
In the summer, the Hammers are expected to bolster their attacking midfield areas, and it won’t be a big surprise if Moyes decides to cash in on Benrahma.
In other West Ham United news, Yaya Toure has said he would be open to helping this Irons star improve to the next level
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