Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has praised West Ham United midfielders Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek, as quoted in Football.London.
Tuchel has outlined the attributes of West Ham duo Rice and Soucek.
The Chelsea boss has said that he has been impressed by what the two West Ham players are able to bring to the pitch.
West Ham and Chelsea will face each other at London Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Praise for Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek
Tuchel told Football.London: “I am absolutely impressed by Soucek and him [Rice].
“What they do since I came into the Premier League. What they do for West Ham. They are real helpers on the pitch, they have an incredible volume both of them.
“They take responsibility for high pressing, for deep defending, for filling the gaps on the wings, for deep build up, for goals from set pieces. Both of them are simply doing everything.”
Tomas Soucek is a gem
We know how good West Ham midfielder Rice is.
The England international often gets the headlines.
So, in our opinion, it is really great to hear Tuchel speak so highly of Soucek as well.
The 26-year-old is a very strong and capable defensive midfielder who also scores goals.
The West Ham no. 28 has scored two goals and provided one assist in 14 Premier League games so far this season.
Soucek scored 10 goals and gave one assist in 38 league games for the Hammers last season.
The Czech Republic international cost West Ham £19 million in total in transfer fees (Sky Sports).
In our opinion, Soucek has proved to be a bargain signing for the Hammers at that price.
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