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West Ham fans give their first thoughts on Vladimir Coufal after his debut

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West Ham United produced a stunning display as they thumped Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium this afternoon.

The Hammers thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 last week, and took that form into today’s trip to Leicester.

Michail Antonio headed home a stunning Aaron Cresswell cross to open the scoring, and Pablo Fornals made it two as he raced onto Cresswell’s long ball to score.

Just when West Ham fans thought it couldn’t get any better, Pablo Fornals picked out Jarrod Bowen to slot home a third.

West Ham are in fine form, ironically with David Moyes not allowed to be in attendance as he continues to self-isolate.

The game also saw new signing Vladimir Coufal make an immediate debut at right back, having arrived from Slavia Prague just days ago.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: James Justin of Leicester City in action with Vladimir Coufal of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images

The 28-year-old enjoyed a great debut, racking up three clearances, three interceptions, two aerials won, two key passes, one tackle won and, most importantly, a clean sheet.

Fans have been taking to Twitter to react to Coufal’s performance, praising their new Czech star as ‘very impressive’ and very good’.

Some praised his debut, believing that he can be like Pablo Zabaleta and is just what West Ham needed at right back.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Harvey Barnes of Leicester City  and Vladimir Coufal of West Ham United battle for the ball  during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images)
Photo by Nigel French – Pool/Getty Images