On Monday’s fixture at Goodison Park, Everton led Michael Keene and exploited repeated vulnerabilities from West Ham’s set pieces.
But the Hammer responded in physical form when Jarrod Bowen forced parity and hit to score his side to the point.
It was the first game to take on the hammer for Nuno Espirito Santo, and he will be pleased with his team’s performance against the good looking Everton side this season.
Commentator Ian Dark was unhappy with how West Ham star Lucas Paketa acted after the clash with Everton’s Vitali Mikorenko.
Lucas Paqueta sought simulation tactics
Paketa grabbed his face to what Darke considers as an overreaction to the situation.
It was clear that Paketa was trying to trick the officials.
The commentator called for the ban on Hammers Star and posted it on his X account.
“Embarrassing, Paketa digs his rib and collapses, clutching his face.
“In an ideal world, it should involve a one-game ban for players trying it out (and there were some).”
West Ham star needs to focus more on his natural game
Paketa had actually been in contact with Mikorenko, but many assured him that he fell theatrically and made the situation worse, causing the incident to attract attention.
This case updated discussions on player simulation, umpire consistency, and gamemanship boundaries.
For Nuno, the urgent early task is to suppress such an antics. It ensures that Paqueta focuses on the creative and offensive responsibility he has, not on the stage that brings criticism.
Trying to be booked or sent by fellow professionals is something to avoid at all costs, despite the spirit of the game.
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