Tomorrow night against TSC Backa Topola, a certain West Ham United player might have one more chance to salvage his career with the Hammers.
Tomorrow night, West Ham will travel to Serbia to play Backa Topola in the Europa League Group A match of match week five.
With a crucial Premier League matchup with Crystal Palace approaching, Hammers manager David Moyes will surely make a few rotational changes between now and then.
One West Ham player in particular might get one last chance to make an impression on Moyes because of the impending changes.
Maxwel Cornet paid £17.5 million to go from Burnley to the London Stadium in the summer of 2022 (Sky Sports).
He hasn’t been able to make an impact with the Hammers, though, as Moyes has only allowed him to play 94 minutes this season across all competitions (Transfermarkt).
With the London Stadium, Cornet’s future is dim, and it looks like he might be traded in January.
Is tomorrow night the Ivorian’s last chance to keep his Hammers career alive?
While it is true that we must win to maintain our lead in the group, Moyes will undoubtedly give the team a much-needed breather.
Furthermore, I think Cornet ought to have 90 minutes to demonstrate his abilities to us.
The 27-year-old would provide West Ham the appropriate speed they so desperately need in the closing third.
The former Burnley player has fallen short of expectations this season, but given that he has only played 94 minutes since the season began, what is to be expected?
That much is certain—he is unable to find any sort of rhythm or regularity.
If Moyes chooses to start Maxwel Cornet, I believe tomorrow night’s match between West Ham United and Backa Topola should be a perfect opportunity for him to shine.
At that point, everyone will be able to see whether he truly has something advantageous to contribute.
Start the Ivory Coast international, Davey, and let’s see what he truly has in his locker!
