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131 touches, 100 accurate passes: Lanzini shines despite West Ham loss

Manuel Lanzini: By The Numbers: : 20160917 ()
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The Argentine midfielder was sublime in the 4-2 defeat to Wes Bromwich Albion.

Manuel Lanzini: By The Numbers:  : 20160917

West Ham United star Manuel Lanzini was in fine form despite his side’s loss to West Bromwich Albion this weekend.

The Hammers travelled to the Hawthorns looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss to Watford last weekend.

It proved to be another frustrating afternoon for them, though, as they fell to a second successive 4-2 defeat.

West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini scores their second goal from a penaltyWest Ham United’s Manuel Lanzini scores their second goal from a penalty

It was a disappointing display from a number of players, especially the defence, who were already low after the loss to the Hornets.

However, while they struggled their forward players toiled hard to try and rectify things, none more so than Argentine Lanzini who put in an impressive performance.

West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini scores their second goal from a penaltyWest Ham United’s Manuel Lanzini scores their second goal from a penalty

As the stats show, he was by far the Hammers best performer in the game.

He made 131 touches in total, the most of any player in the game, with just four of those proving to be unsuccessful.

His passing was sublime as he posted 100 accurate passes in total, 32 of which were in the final third, with both again the most of any player in the game. He also enjoyed a remarkable 94% passing accuracy.

Attacking wise he managed six won contests, the most of any player yet again as well as bagging a goal from his only shot on target, although that was a penalty. in a sublime display despite his side’s defeat.

Nonetheless, a sublime display from Lanzini who deserved to be on the winning side with stats such as these.

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini celebrates scoring their first goal with Dimitri PayetWest Ham’s Manuel Lanzini celebrates scoring their first goal with Dimitri Payet