West Ham United attacker Felipe Anderson scored twice against Burnley in Manuel Pellegrini’s side’s latest victory.
Anderson was taken off at half-time of West Ham’s match against Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, after failing to make an impact.
The Brazilian came in for a great deal of criticism from West Ham fans for his display.
But Pellegrini’s faith in the winger was rewarded as he scored twice in West Ham’s latest match.
The Hammers won 4-2 against Burnley yesterday, with Anderson playing a starring role.
And Pellegrini said: “We know what he can do and give us. I said maybe some players need more time to know the league, his commitment was 100 per cent and he was the first person not happy with his performance. He was never not going to play today.”
Anderson has made a slow start for West Ham since signing, but his performance against Burnley showed his true quality.
The hope for West Ham fans will be that Anderson’s confidence is now boosted, and he can begin to show his best.
West Ham are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Huddersfield Town.
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