David Moyes insists Manuel Lanzini is ‘an important player’ for West Ham
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David Moyes insists Manuel Lanzini is ‘an important player’ for West Ham, but admits there is competition in the roster after the arrival of eight new players in the summer
- David Moyes says veteran Manuel Lanzini remains ‘an important player’
- The midfielder signed for the club six years ago, but has not played much this season
- Moyes said Lanzini faces ‘strong competition’ after eight new signings came in
- However, Moyes says the 29-year-old is still ‘doing very well’ for West Ham
West Ham manager David Moyes reveals that veteran Manuel Lanzini remains “an important player” despite limited appearances this season.
The Argentine midfielder signed for the club six years ago and has since played more than 200 games, most of them under Moyes.
This season, however, the West Ham boss has given the 29-year-old former River Plate star just four Premier League appearances.
West Ham boss David Moyes reveals veteran Manuel Lanzini remains ‘an important player’
That could change today (SUN) as Moyes figures out how to beat Crystal Palace at London Stadium.
The Scottish coach was made aware that Lanzini has scored more goals against Palace than any other team in his career (six in 10 games).
“Now that I know that stat, maybe I should think about it a bit more,” Moyes admitted. “He’s a great little character, we like him and he’s a great servant to West Ham.
The Argentine midfielder signed for the club six years ago, but has not played much this season
Speaking of Lanzini, Moyes said ‘we like him and he’s a great servant of West Ham’
“He still does that very well. He has played many matches in Europe and is in the first team. We like him very much.’
Moyes explained that his versatile midfielder has faced ‘tough competition’ this season after eight new signings came in over the summer and it has never been more difficult to secure a first team start during his reign in East. London.
Moyes added: “If you look at the last few years, he’s done a great job for us.
Moyes said Lanzini faces ‘stiff competition’ after eight new signings came in over the summer
“He gives us a little more maturity by playing a little deeper on the pitch than before. Before that he would have continued to play with his back to goal and maybe he enjoys playing a little deeper.
“I have to say about his physique that his figures are excellent.
“We are very happy with Manu and we like him. It’s clear there’s a lot of competition for him, but we like him and see him as a really important member of the squad.”