Agbonlahor: Tomas Soucek is ‘under threat’ at West Ham after ‘unbelievable’ reveal
Tomas Soucek’s position in the West Ham starting XI is “under threat”, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England forward suggested Soucek cannot live off the glory of previous seasons anymore.
The 27-year-old has been criticised by West Ham fans all season but has still played every minute of their seven Premier League games.
Sources told Football Insider last week (29 September) that David Moyes is considering axing the midfielder due to his recent poor form.
Moyes brought in Flynn Downes from Swansea City in the summer to provide cover and competition in the midfield area.
He has shone in the Europa Conference League and now has five appearances across all competitions.
As quoted by the Athletic on Friday (7 October) he said that he found it “unbelievable” that the fans wanted him to start in the Premier League.
Asked whether Soucek’s place should be under threat, Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley: “He’s got to keep performing, that should be anyone.
“No matter what you’ve done in the previous seasons, if you are not performing to the levels then you should be replaced.
“That should be no different for Soucek. If he’s not performing then, his position should be under threat.”
Soucek moved to West Ham on loan in January 2020 and won the club’s player of the season award in his first full campaign in claret and blue.
The Czech Republic captain has scored 21 goals and provided three assists in 116 games across all competitions for the Hammers.
In other news, West Ham could sack David Moyes now after a source’s Mauricio Pochettino reveal.