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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini comments on Manuel Lanzini

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West Ham United won against Fulham on Friday.

Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United replaces Felipe Anderson of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22,...

West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Football.London that Manuel Lanzini played well against Fulham in the London derby.

Lanzini featured for West Ham in their Premier League game against Fulham at the London Stadium on Friday evening.

The 26-year-old attacking midfielder did not start the match, but the Argentina international came on as a substitute in the 76th minute.

Lanzini was making his return for the Hammers from a long-term knee injury, and West Ham manager Pellegrini was pleased with the display produced by the 26-year-old.

Pellegrini told Football.London about Lanzini: “Manuel has worked very hard during the last weeks, but these two last ones with us he demonstrated to me that he was not afraid of playing again and he did it very well.”

22nd February 2019, London Stadium, London, England; EPL Premier League football, West Ham United versus Fulham; Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United gives instructions to team mates

Stats

Against Fulham on Friday evening, Lanzini took one shot, had a pass accuracy of 94.1%, and made one interception, according to WhoScored.

During the 2017-18 campaign, the Argentina international made 23 starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Hammers, scoring five goals and providing six assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The win against Fulham means that West Ham are now ninth in the Premier League table with 36 points from 27 matches.

Manuel Pellegrini, Manager of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22, 2019 in London, United...