Manor Solomon Adapts Playing Style at West Ham

Israeli winger Manor Solomon has shown a notable shift in his playing style since joining West Ham United, emphasizing dribbling more than in previous stints with Fiorentina or Leeds United. In a recent match against Derby County, Solomon, who retained his starting position, completed four out of four dribbles, contributing to West Ham's 3-0 victory.

Across his first five Championship games this season, Solomon averages 2.8 successful dribbles per game with a 70% success rate, a significant increase from his time at Leeds where he averaged 1.8 dribbles per game. His previous spells in Italy and Spain saw even lower dribble rates. West Ham's tactical setup, featuring two strikers, reportedly grants Solomon more freedom on the wing, facilitating his increased dribbling.

Despite a missed opportunity on a counter-attack in the 67th minute, for which he received some criticism, Solomon's overall contribution has been positive. West Ham secured the win after his substitution, continuing a strong run of form with three wins in their last four matches across all competitions.