Declan Rice and Pablo Zabaleta have teamed up well for West Ham.
West Ham United fan favourite Declan Rice has posted an inspirational message to teammate Pablo Zabaleta as the duo form an impressive partnership at the back under David Moyes.
Rice, 19, has broken into the Hammers side this season and since Moyes took control of the east Londoners, the young Irishman has become one of the first names on the team sheet despite his age.
Playing on the right of a back three that has recently incorporated Angelo Ogbonna and Aaron Cresswell, Rice has linked up with Argentine defender Zabaleta who joined the club just months before Rice’s breakthrough.
Rice sent a heartfelt message to the former Manchester City man on Twitter, after Zabaleta claimed Rice could become a future Hammers captain despite joining the club from Chelsea as a 14-year-old.
Zabaleta claimed after the Hammers’ 1-1 draw against Chelsea that Rice could soon wear the armband at the London Stadium, following the Ireland youth international’s inspiring performance against their rivals.
The duo are likely to link up once again on Sunday afternoon as the Hammers face another difficult test in the form of north Londoners Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
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