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West Ham can’t rely on Andre Ayew in relegation battle

David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United at Vitality Stadium ...
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The West Ham attacker doesn’t warrant a regular starting berth for David Moyes’ team.

Andre Ayew of West Ham United reacts as Jamie Vardy of Leicester City looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on November 24,...

Although West Ham United’s fortunes have improved following the appointment of David Moyes as manager, it is clear that the club still have much work to do in order to avoid relegation.

Currently in 17th place in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone, West Ham have had a rather frustrating time in recent matches.

After being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Arsenal, West Ham lost 3-2 at home to Newcastle United in the Premier League and then drew 3-3 with Bournemouth.

Andre Ayew of West Ham United in action during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2017 in Bournemouth, England.

Moyes has looked to get the most out of the players that he has at his disposal, but Andre Ayew has been rather unconvincing.

Capable of playing on either flank, as an attacking midfielder or up front, Ayew found the net against Newcastle but many of his performances since joining West Ham have been rather underwhelming.

West Ham United's French-born Ghanaian midfielder Andre Ayew (R) vies with Newcastle United's Ghanaian midfielder Christian Atsu (L) during the English Premier League football match...

Ayew has frequently been guilty of missing presentable chances, while it is still debatable as to which position suits him best.

In the midst of a battle to avoid relegation, West Ham need players that can be relied upon to perform consistently, but Ayew doesn’t fall into that category and often flatters to deceive.

The 28-year-old has done little to suggest that he warrants a regular starting berth for West Ham and it appears that Moyes would be best served by using him as a substitute in the second half of the campaign.