West Ham suffered a crushing defeat in their opening game. But were there positives?
Former West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon has given his verdict on the club’s new signings who featured against Liverpool.
New boy Fabian Balbuena featured in central defence and Felipe Anderson in attack, but found it tough against a rampant Liverpool team which demolished them 4-0.
It is important for nobody to overreact, as an opening day trip to Anfield always carried this type of risk for the Hammers.
Gabbidon suggested he was surprised fellow new signing Issa Diop did not start in defence, but sees some positive traits in Paraguayan international Balbuena.
Gabbidon suggested that he thought Felipe Anderson was West Ham’s biggest positive, due to his willingness to dig in.
Anderson cost West Ham a club record £36 million from Lazio and there are big expectations on him.
The Brazilian will have plenty more opportunities to show what he is capable of, starting next weekend at home to Bournemouth.
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