Claret and Hugh have floated the theory that David Moyes could opt to use Said Benrahma as a centre-forward in place of Sebastien Haller against Crystal Palace tomorrow night.
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The 25-year-old has impressed since joining the Hammers from Brentford.
He put in a sensational display away at Leeds on Friday whilst Sebastien Haller toiled in the centre-forward role.
Said Benrahma brings something different to the party.
The Algeria international is a mercurial talent and can make something happen out of nothing.
West Ham take on Crystal Palace at the London Stadium tomorrow night. David Moyes will be desperate for another win and three points could see us jump up inside the top four.
It is unclear as to how Moyes will set his team up for the clash with Roy Hodgson’s Eagles side.
Claret and Hugh have floated the theory that Said Benrahma could be utilised as a centre-forward.
If the 25-year-old does start in place of Sebastien Haller, it may well be the final nail in the Ivorian’s coffin.
The 26-year-old striker has struggled to impress since joining West Ham for £45 million in the summer of 2019.
And if Haller is overlooked for a winger for tomorrow night’s clash with Palace, it will tell us all we need to know about what the Scot thinks of him.
Only time will tell. In fairness to Haller, he did work hard against Leeds. And he should really be given at least one more chance to impress.
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