Video of private chat shows what David Moyes told Said Benrahma before he left for Algeria duty and fans will love it

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A video of a private chat between West Ham United boss David Moyes and new signing Said Benrahma has emerged on social media and fans will love it.

West Ham fans are excited about what Benrahma can bring to the team after he joined from Brentford before the domestic transfer deadline.

And he showed a glimpse of his talent during an eventful substitute appearance in the 1-0 win over Fulham before the international break. The 26-year-old almost scored, set up the winner for Tomas Soucek and then gave away a harsh penalty, which Fulham thankfully missed.

Moyes drip feeding Benrahma into West Ham career

Moyes likes to give new signings time to adjust and settle in, feeding them into the first team bit by bit rather than throwing them in at the deep end.

Many fans have questioned whether Benrahma will work hard enough defensively to meet Moyes’s demanding standards. But that is a lazy assumption just because the Algerian is a talented, skilful playmaker.

Some West Ham supporters have been frustrated Benrahma did not feature more in recent games.

But they will love a new video which has emerged showing a private chat between Moyes and Benrahma after the Fulham game.

Video emerges of private chat showing what Moyes told Benrahma after Fulham and fans will love it

In it, Moyes fist bumps Benrahma and gives him a message before he joins up with Algeria on international duty. And it suggests he will have a big part to play when he returns.

“Said, when do you go tomorrow?” Moyes asks the attacker, who responds saying ‘yes’.

“Good luck, we’ll be watching.

“Get some match practice and be ready.”

That may not bode well for Pablo Fornals.

Benrahma set for bigger role on return and that could be bad news for Fornals

The Spaniard has been one of West Ham’s best players so far this season.

And he is a real favourite of Moyes.

But while he worked hard as always, he struggled to make an impact against Fulham.

His case was not helped by the fact Benrahma got an assist for the winning goal and almost scored during his 20 minutes on the pitch.

Of course both could play in the same side with Fornals operating in a more central role. But that would mean Moyes reverting back to a four at the back formation.

The wingback formation, with three centre-halves, has been the foundation for West Ham’s excellent start to the season.

Reverting to a four would also mean one of Arthur Masuaku or Aaron Cresswell would be dropped, which would be harsh on either, but particularly Cresswell.