Oh No, so Pathetic for him, sold few months ago and facing serious Criticism”- West Ham’s £12m sale is looking like a savvy decision, as the player, who has been struggling to perform, has already been placed on the transfer list once again.
Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United have been grappling with discipline issues this season, with only Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal collecting more red cards. This disciplinary struggle was evident when key players Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus were absent during Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Everton, as the team failed to convert chances into goals.
Kudus, who had a fiery outburst in West Ham’s loss to Tottenham, was handed a five-match ban after a violent incident left two Spurs players with injuries. Despite this, Lopetegui publicly supported the Ghanaian, even though this wasn’t Kudus’ first brush with controversy under his management. After an alleged confrontation between player and coach earlier in October, Lopetegui showed faith in Kudus by starting him in the next match against Ipswich Town. Kudus responded with a Man of the Match performance and a goal, proving his worth.
Meanwhile, at Lyon, Said Benrahma’s future is looking uncertain just months after joining from West Ham for £12 million. Despite showing promise with nine goal contributions in 15 Ligue 1 appearances, his overall performances have been inconsistent, especially in the Europa League. Recently, Lyon’s coach Pierre Sage left Benrahma out of the squad for a derby win against St Etienne, citing concerns about his attitude rather than tactical reasons. Now, it seems Lyon may be considering cutting their losses on the Algerian, as reports suggest that Benrahma’s early struggles in France could lead to his exit.
Lyon’s frustration mirrors what West Ham fans saw from Benrahma: flashes of brilliance mixed with inconsistency. As Benrahma himself has acknowledged, football can be like a storm – you can only control how you weather it. But the mounting criticism and doubts from both Lyon and his own coach may be more difficult to endure than any challenge on the pitch.
