Mexico international dictates the tempo for David Moyes’s side, adds crucial defensive resolve and has proved a fine acquisition
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored
When teams make a big sale, they often reinvest that money poorly. That cannot be said of West Ham. The Hammers cashed in on Declan Rice over the summer as the England international made the move across the capital to Arsenal. West Ham may have been tempted to spend that on one player to ease Rice’s exit but, instead, they spent well strengthening all areas.
Granted they waited until late on in the window to make a splash in the market but they did so impressively. James Ward-Prowse and Edson Álvarez have forged a solid midfield partnership in David Moyes’s favoured 4-2-3-1 setup, while Mohammed Kudus has proven an inspired addition to the side. The Ghana international had to wait for his chance to nail down a first team spot but as Sunday’s performance against Wolves showed, he’s grabbed that with both hands.
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