Lucas Paqueta has admitted that he is really struggling with one very important thing at West Ham United.
Hammers boss David Moyes brought the 25-year-old play-maker to the London Stadium for around £51 million late on in the summer transfer window (The Times).
Paqueta has already made a big impact at West Ham, with two assists to his name so far.
And Jarrod Bowen suggested that he has already been really impressed by our Brazilian Magnifico.
The South American star has shown us glimpses of his undeniable quality but it’s clear to see that he is still adjusting to the ferocious pace and intensity of Premier League football.
Paqueta has also made an admission that he is adjusting to life off the pitch in East London as well…
Lucas Paqueta admits he is struggling with one very important thing at West Ham
The Brazilian has never played in England before, nor has he played alongside any English players.
The Portuguese speaking ace does have Emerson to help him translate – the Portuguese speaking Italian left-back.
But he will need to put in plenty of work mastering the English language on his own.
And Paqueta alluded to that, when speaking to The Athletic:
The language is still very difficult for me. I’m doing lessons and trying my best. It’s important to speak to my team-mates, and the coaches — but I’m dedicating myself to it and I hope to be able to speak a little bit soon.
The mastering of the English language will come in time for Paqueta.
The Brazilian is quite clearly a sensational footballer, but there will be times when he struggles due to the huge differences in both quality and physicality between Ligue 1 and the Premier League.
So bearing that in mind, we need to be patient with our Brazilian Magnifico.
Lucas Paqueta has admitted that he is struggling with one very important thing at West Ham – the English language. And the quicker that he has a strong grasp of that, the better for both him and the Hammers.
We have full faith that the 25-year-old will succeed in his quest to learn English fluently and become a superstar for West Ham United.
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