When will £25 million talent make his West Ham debut
- West Ham completed the signing of £25 million talent Luis Guilherme in the transfer window.
- Guilherme scored a goal for West Ham's U21 side in the 2-2 comeback draw with Benfica.
When West Ham signed 18-year-old Brazil U20 star Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras in the beginning of the transfer window, several West Ham fans were wondering that the right-winger will play a crucial squad role for the first team in the new season. However, that hasn't happened yet and the £25 million transfer fee spent on securing his services is also surprising, given that the Hammers could have used those transfer funds to bring Aston Villa's inform striker Jhon Duran instead.
During the pre-season, Guilherme was a regular presence in Julen Lopetegui's lineup, but is yet to make his first competitive appearance for the Hammers. Moreover, Guilherme has been getting less playing time for the West Ham U21 team despite his huge potential. Recently, Guilherme scored his first goal for the U21 side, helping them to complete a massive comeback from 2-0 down to level the match at 2-2 with Benfica.
When will £25 million talent make his West Ham debut
On top of that, West Ham have been lacklustre in front of goal this season which suggested that the 18-year-old could be given some minutes to spark some creativity into the attack with his dazzling pace and playmaking down the right-wing. Therefore this puts up the question, When will Luis Guilherme make his West Ham debut. Guilherme's continued absence from the first team suggests that the Brazilian wonderkid is yet to adapt to the pace, physicality and athleticism required to succeed in the Premier League.
Also, Guilherme should be given more chances in the U21 team to quickly gain more match rhythm this season. Further, physicality and agility are two key areas where West Ham need to help Guilherme to improve himself as a versatile right-winger. Therefore, considering that West Ham quickly return to their prolific goalscoring form starting from the upcoming Ipswich Town fixture, Guilherme should be given some playing time in the FA Cup matches towards the end of the season.
This West Ham lineup against Ipswich Town should definitely tempt Lopetegui. This West Ham lineup against Ipswich Town should definitely tempt Lopetegui. dark. Next
Hence, West Ham should give Guilherme some playing time in the first team this season in order to become a regular starter for the Hammers after two years.
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