My pal Matt points out that Said Benrahma scored the winner for Lyon against Metz last week, which is one more goal than he's scored for WHU this season. Said is still only out on loan, but will surely move on in the summer. He's been a frustrating player at West Ham overall, always on the verge of greatness but never quite getting there. He actually had a decent season last time round and had he not hit the post several times could have ended up with a lot more goals. Though he did score 12 times, six of them penalties in 2022-23.
When he first arrived he seemed to pass when he should shoot and shoot when he should pass. He improved after scoring a cracking first goal against Brighton, though at times seemed to have perfected the art of shooting just wide. Still, he left us some good memories, such as his penalty in the Europa Conference Final and embarrassing David De Gea when we beat Man United, plus a lot of assists. This season he seemed way off form, not helped by Moyes never really trusting him. That sending off at Bristol City was a sad final act as a West Ham player. At 28 Benrahma still has a lot to prove, but there's definitely a player in there and the French Ligue 1 may suit him.
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Had a storming game in the French cup. Was unlucky not to get a goal or assist- was the brightest player on the pitch and clearly feels enabled and trusted. No fear of blame - just play and let it flow. Who knows - next manager might want him back and he might be full of life. I’d love that.
It would be nice to think he might come back with more confidence, as he's still our player.
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