‘Huge’ – Pundit claims West Ham have ‘next Jarrod Bowen’ already in their ranks
Said Benrahma can establish himself as the main man at West Ham in Jarrod Bowen’s absence.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider amid the latest on Bowen.
On Monday (14 March), ExWHUemployee revealed on his Patreon Bowen, 25, is likely to miss games with Sevilla and Tottenham this week.
Benrahma, 26, was benched for last week’s Europa League loss against Sevilla but returned to the starting eleven to claim two assists as West Ham defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at the London Stadium on Sunday (13 March).
Frustratingly for Benrahma, he has not completed a 90-minute game since 4 November as he is regularly subbed off in the final moments of games.
Kenny insists he can now stake a claim to play more football with Bowen on the sidelines.
“Someone has to step up and be that main man for West Ham,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“Bowen has been that for the last few months because Antonio hasn’t been scoring.
“Now Bowen is out, it’s a huge job but someone else has to do it. Benrahma could be that man.
“If you want your next Bowen, from all the people who play for West Ham, it’s him.
“He’s a really talented footballer and I get the feeling he wants to play a bit more.
“He got annoyed at being subbed off against Newcastle, I remember that.
“So he could maybe take this chance to prove he should be playing every single minute if he can get some goals in his next few games.”
The Algeria international has notched eight goals and six assists this term but has not scored since 28 December.
He has made 36 total appearances.
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