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£67k-a-week West Ham ace’s weekend display emphasises that Moyes has to start him in Europa League – TBR View

West Ham lost to Manchester City on the weekend but they still put in a good performance. Despite the loss, Tomas Soucek showed his importance ๊and why he needs to start in the Europa League later today.

West Ham ended up losing 3-1 and the performance showed that they will🌠 b🎉e a tough side to face this season.

They have started the season well and sit sixth after picking up 10 po🌞ints from an available 15. David Moyes will no doubt be very hꦛappy.

A big reason for thi🌱s has been the strength of the midfield and Tomas Soucek’s performance on the weekend emphasises how important he𒐪 will be against Backla Topola.

Photo by West Ham United FC/Getty Images
Photo by West Ham United FC/Getty Images

Soucek demonstrated his importance with solid performance

The Hammers won the Europa Conference League last season but the Europa League is no doubt tougher and they 🍷cannot get😼 complacent.

The midfielder showed how important he was in the match against Manchester City a🐬nd his stats from the game emphasised his quality.

Soucek picked up a 7.5 rating, per and was very strong in the mid✅fie🌊ld on the day. He showed that he can be a threat at either ends of the pitch.

Soucek managed to create one ꦫbig chance, completed one key pass, win one ground duel and win all six of his ae♋rial duels.

Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images
Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images

The midfielder also managed four clearances, three bl𓂃ocked shots, one tackle and also one clearance off the line.

Of course Manchester City will be tougher opposition t🦩han West Ham’s first Europa League opponents but Soucek can be the defensive asset which allows David Moyes to give other players more attacking freedom.