Is Sam Byram the right back West Ham have been looking for?
One of the most encouraging aspects of Saturday's win was the form of Sam Byram when he came on for the second half. We've not seen him since he injured his hamstring against FC Astra back in August, when he was taken off on a bizarre motorised stretcher car that looked like something from Wacky Races.
Against Palace Byram looked comfortable on the ball and was immediately looking to get forward and also offered defensive cover for Feghouli on the right. It was a remarkably composed performance from a player returning from a long-term injury. He nearly scored with a dipping volley and also got in a couple of fine tackles at the back. Sam played with a bit of fire too and had to be separated from a Palace player at the end. Leeds fans really rated him, and although he needs to do some work on the defensive side of his game, he looked like the natural right back we've been missing. The Hammers still need to buy another right back to provide competition, but Byram returning is a major boost.
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Play him and we'll find out, but I think yes.
SLAV NEEDS TO PUT HIS ARM AROUND HIM AND TELL HIM YOUR MY No. 1 IT ALWAYS LOOKED FROM THE OUTSIDE THAT HE WANTED SOMEONE ELSE AT RIGHT BACK..ALSO COLLINS AND REID ALONGSIDE CRESSWELL AND BYRAM AND NOT OGBONNA IS THE KEY TO US PUSHING ONWARDS AND UPWARDS.
Yes. Slav has to make a decision about which two centre backs to go with. I'd stick with Collins for his leadership and battling qualities alongside Reid. If Byram feels he's in on merit then that should boost his confidence. Let's see how he does in the next few games.
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