West Ham should turn to midfielder Pedro Obiang for the clash against Bournemouth.
West Ham ace Pedro Obiang was an unused substitute last weekend in the 4-0 away defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League, but it seems a no-brainer for manager Manuel Pellegrini to promote him to the starting XI in the next game.
The Hammers host Bournemouth at the weekend in their second league fixture of the season and the 26-year-old midfielder would be a smart addition to the side.
Pellegrini’s side were ripped apart by a fluent Liverpool and a couple of tweaks could help them against Bournemouth.
The combination of Declan Rice and Mark Noble didn’t quite work in the centre of the park, despite having the willing Jack Wilshere in front of them in the number 10 role.
A smart decision could be to bring in Obiang to the midfield, where his athleticism and energy will provide the team with a stronger base in front of the defence.
The Spanish central midfielder has proven when he is on form that he is a great asset to West Ham and giving him the chance to prove himself under Pellegrini makes sense.
Rice is still a promising youngster trying to work out his best position, while captain Noble may not have the legs every week to dominate the midfield like he has in the past.
Slotting Obiang in the team alongside either one of them could be a masterstroke for Pellegrini, while new summer signing Carlos Sanchez is another combative midfield option that could fill a similar role.
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