In the summer of 2023, West Ham decided to sell Declan Rice to Arsenal to receive a record amount of more than 116 million Euros. Immediately after that, "The Weightlifting Rift" immediately searched for candidates to replace their top star in the past few years.
Notably, not just one, the London Stadium team has brought in 3 quality new players including Mohammed Kudus (43 million Euros), Edson Alvarez (38 million Euros) and James Ward-Prowse (34.8 million Euros).
In fact, West Ham still made a profit of more than 1 million Euros from the Declan Rice deal after bringing in a new midfield squad. All 3 new players of the Olympic team showed their quick integration into the new team. In particular, Mohammed Kudus played the most impressively and showed progress through each match. The Ghana midfielder has contributed 10 goals and 1 assist for West Ham in all competitions since the beginning of the season.
However, on the rise, The Hammers have to accept the absence of the star born in 2000 when Kudus returned to the Ghana national team to participate in the AFCON. Before recruiting the former Ajax player, Moyes knew this day would come. However, the Scottish strategist did not expect Kudus to become one of the indispensable factors in the "ua ta" squad.
If Myanmar goes deep into the AFCON finals, the Olympic team will not have the service of Mohammed Kudus for 6 matches. Most recently, West Ham had a disappointing draw with Brighton in round 20 of the Premier League. In addition, David Moyes and his team will have 2 challenges ahead, Man United and Arsenal.
With Lucas Paqueta sidelined through injury, David Moyes has lost two top wingers. The 60-year-old was forced to use the duo Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals in the match against Brighton.
These two players showed much less efficiency than the duo Paqueta - Kudus. Neither Benrahma nor Fornals have the physique and pace. In addition, the couple's form is not good as they often have to sit on the bench.
However, West Ham can still hope that the duo will have a more positive face in the match against Bristol City in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend. David Moyes will find a way to let the two students regain the feeling of playing football.
In addition to the above option, "The Weightlifting Rice" may let Jarrod Bowen return to the familiar right wing. The English midfielder spent much of his career in this position until he was promoted to the center forward position by David Moyes this season.
The 27-year-old star is in impressive form with 11 goals scored in the Premier League. With his inherent class, Moyes is not concerned that the possibility of bringing Bowen back to the right wing will reduce the danger of this striker.
However, if Bowen plays on the wing, West Ham will lack options in the center forward position. Michail Antonio is still in the best physical condition after injury. Meanwhile, Danny Ings has lost his position and is no longer in demand at the London Stadium team.
Another option that David Moyes may have suggested is changing the lineup. If he keeps the current personnel, the West Ham captain can apply 4-4-2. This lineup has also been used by The Hammers a few times this season against opponents who tend to control the ball such as Man City or Liverpool.
In addition, the "Weightlifting Rice" hope that Paqueta's injury is not too complicated and can return soon. David Moyes could let the Brazilian star play freely in attack, right in front of the trio Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse and Tomas Soucek.
