West Ham have ‘big problem’ after ‘worrying’ Antonio reveal – pundit
Michail Antonio’s form in front of goal is “a big problem” for West Ham, according to Paul Robinson.
The former Tottenham and Leeds United goalkeeper, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, said David Moyes’ side are “a different proposition” when the 31-year-old is firing on all cylinders.
Antonio has failed to score in his last eight appearances across all competitions for the Hammers.
The Jamaica international completed just 55.6 per cent of his passes on Sunday as the Irons shared a stalemate with Burnley at Turf Moor. (WhoScored)
As quoted by the Standard (13 December), Declan Rice called for his side to ease the goal burden on Antonio.
When asked by Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs for his assessment of Antonio’s form, Robinson said: “It was always the worry.
“From the start of the season, we said the way Antonio plays and the way West Ham play Antonio being missing from injury or illness would be a big problem for them. We did not mention a lack of form.
“He has hit a rocky patch where he is struggling for a goal. Listen, he is still performing well. He is just on a drought.
“It was always going to be a worry for Moyes. It is detrimental to the team when he is not firing.
“West Ham have goals elsewhere in the team but they are a different proposition when Antonio is scoring every other week.”
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