West Ham United: Danny Murphy gushes over ‘incredible’ Danny Ings footage live on BBC
Danny Murphy has gushed over West Ham ace Danny Ings following his “incredible” performance in the 2-2 draw with Burnley at the London Stadium.
The former Liverpool midfielder was left stunned at the striker’s performance as he scored a crucial 91st-minute equaliser for the Hammers against a struggling Burnley side.
Murphy was shocked that Ings has not received more playing time this season after performing the way he did, having changed the game by coming on from the bench when his side needed it most.
Speaking live on BBC Match Of The Day 2 [10 March], Murphy gushed: “The impact he had when he came on was incredible. When you see him like this, he’s been around a long time, he’s sharp, he turns well in tight spaces and he’s a good finisher.
“To think today’s was his first Premier League goal in over a year was beyond belief when you see him like this. He looked like he had a real point to prove and I’m surprised he hasn’t had more minutes if he’s training like he does today.
“He looked fit, he looked sharp, he looked hungry. He’s a real threat and he got his rewards.”
Could Danny Ings revive his West Ham career?
It seemed to all the world that Ings’ time at the London Stadium would come to an end in January amid interest from Premier League sides Wolves and Crystal Palace, although no move materialised and he remained in East London.
Even following that, it seemed as if the striker would see out the season before an inevitable move in the summer, having failed to stamp his mark on the team and receiving plenty of criticism throughout the season so far.
With the Hammers struggling for options up front after failing to bring anybody in in January, Jarrod Bowen has been the main choice to lead the line, but a resurgent Ings may provide just what David Moyes needs.
Having several options in each position is crucial to changing the game and style of play, as Ings proved against Burnley, and if Moyes can rely on another striker it will do his West Ham side no end of good as we head towards the key stages of the season.
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