Supporters of West Ham United have been slating Manuel Lanzini after the Hammers posted footage of the midfielder to their Twitter account.
On Wednesday, the Irons shared the footage of the Argentine middleman playing football with his dog on a balcony (per West Ham), which had fans slating him.
? Self-isolation won't stop @manulanzini from working on his technique at home!#StayHomeSaveLives ? pic.twitter.com/DjJjMyhiUA
— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 1, 2020
Best he has played all season
— Sam (@samhardie17) April 1, 2020
Tell him carry on working on his technique
— Clad? (@CladMussel) April 1, 2020
Most he has moved all season
— Ian Taylor (@tayloriw) April 1, 2020
Are West Ham supporters overly harsh on Manuel Lanzini?Yes, he's still talentedNo, not good enough
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Lanzini has been the 12th-best performer for the Irons in the Premier League so far this season with a respectable 6.65/10 average rating (per WhoScored).
However, after contributing just two assists and zero goals in 19 league appearances (per WhoScored) fans were left frustrated with the 27-year-old.
Fastest and most skilful I’ve seen him this year!
— Jamie Penfold ? (@jamie_penfold) April 1, 2020
Needs to pull his socks up next season
— Gary (@RedbreastGary) April 1, 2020
been dross all season. can we sign that dog instead? seems to be pressing better than half of that rabble.
— dan hunter (@deathcabdan) April 1, 2020
pity he cant hold on to the ball like that in matches ?
— West Ham Wayne ? (@WayneMo32646824) April 1, 2020
What do we think?
As can be judged from the responses from West Ham supporters, it is clear to see that many fans are unhappy with the level of performances that Lanzini has delivered this term.
However, the Argentine has still made the most key passes per league game on average (1.5) and has the greatest passing accuracy (86.3%) in the West Ham squad (per WhoScored), so perhaps supporters should cut the 27-year-old some slack.