West Ham United striker Marko Arnautovic has two goals to his name in his first four appearances for Manuel Pellegrini’s side this season.
Arnautovic became West Ham’s talisman last season, after being given a central role by David Moyes.
The Austrian became a real driving force for West Ham, and his work in a defensive sense was highly impressive.
So far this season, though, Arnautovic appears to have rested on his laurels slightly, and his work-rate appears to have dipped.
Arnautovic put in a lethargic performance for West Ham against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend, as Pellegrini’s side were beaten 1-0.
And Redknapp said: “Marko Arnautovic is the star man but sometimes when I watch him I wonder whether he is playing for himself and not the team.
“How can Pellegrini motivate him to become the snarling forward who under David Moyes struck fear into defenders?”
Arnautovic has two goals to his name in his first four Premier League appearances for West Ham this season, despite the criticism from Redknapp.
The powerful forward has been unable to propel his side to victory though, with Pellegrini’s side making a worrying start to the new campaign.
West Ham have failed to pick up a point from their opening four matches, and currently sit at rock bottom of the Premier League table.
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