adminDEAL IMMINENT — West Ham inverge to secure the signature of highly-rated star who’s as good as Declan Rice
Mateus Fernandes didn’t just impress yesterday—he sent a clear message to the footballing world about just how vital he is to West Ham.
Since joining the Hammers, Fernandes has rarely played anything short of world-class. He’s an incredibly consistent performer, able to adapt seamlessly to any role he’s asked to fill.
This versatility has been on full display over the past three games, where he’s taken on Paqueta’s responsibilities while still remaining true to his own style—and he’s done so at an exceptional level.
Many will have noticed that Fernandes has recently been operating in a midfield duo alongside Tomas Soucek. Having Soucek alongside him not only provides leadership on the pitch but also offers Fernandes reassurance that loose balls will be covered.
This, in turn, gives him the freedom to roam, pick out passes, and drive forward—explaining why both he and Soucek covered the most ground yesterday, each surpassing 10 km.
When Soucek does slip up, Fernandes is quick to recover, as evidenced by his nine defensive contributions in the match. And when an attacking opportunity arises, he’s always in the right place at the right time.
His brilliant strike, for instance, was set up by a pass he played from left-back—demonstrating his awareness and positioning perfectly.
On top of that stunning goal, Fernandes nearly added a second near the end, only to see his effort from outside the box strike the bar.
What’s particularly impressive is that Fernandes doesn’t rely solely on confidence—but like all world-class players, he elevates his game when he has it. He’s a phenomenal footballer, and long may it continue, because right now, he’s an utterly mesmerising midfielder to watch.
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