Ryan Fredericks has been somewhat of an anomaly since joining West Ham on a free transfer from Fulham in the summer of 2018.
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The 28-year-old arrived at the London Stadium with a big reputation having just ripped up the Championship with the Cottagers.
Unfortunately for Fredericks, however, he has never really lived up to expectations with the Hammers.
He is out of contract at West Ham next summer (Transfermarkt). So this season may well be his final chance to prove himself.
Ryan Fredericks can still salvage West Ham career
It’s almost as though the 28-year-old doesn’t believe in himself. He seems to not trust in his own ability.
If Fredericks had more confidence, however, he would be able to make a big impact at West Ham.
He has all of the ingredients needed to succeed in the right-back or right wing-back role at the London Stadium.
The former Fulham man possesses truly blistering pace. In fact, he may have missed a trick by not becoming a 100 meter sprinter!
The 28-year-old actually possesses a decent delivery as well.
Fredericks is obviously behind Vladimir Coufal in the right-back pecking order at the London Stadium. And rightly so.
There is an argument to be made for the Hammers ace to be played as well as Vlad, however, when we face tough away games.
Much like he was utilised away at Aston Villa and Manchester United last season.
The 28-year-old West Ham man just needs to believe in himself more, run at opposing defenders and use his pace to better effect.
If he displays that during games, then he may well have a key role to play for the Hammers this season.
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It’s not too late for Fredericks to salvage his career at the London Stadium.
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