Manor Solomon Thrives at West Ham with Enhanced Dribbling Success

Israeli winger Manor Solomon has found a new level of success at West Ham United, particularly in his dribbling ability, compared to his previous stints in Italy and Spain, and even his recent spell with Leeds United.

In West Ham's recent match against Derby County, Solomon retained his starting position, completing four successful dribbles out of four attempts. He was substituted in the 77th minute of the 1-0 victory, having provided two key passes. His current Championship statistics show an average of 2.8 dribbles per game with a 70% success rate (14 out of 20 attempts) across West Ham's first five league games.

This represents a significant increase from his time at Leeds United last season, where he averaged 1.8 dribbles per game in the Championship. His dribbling success rates in Italy and Spain were even lower, averaging 1.6 dribbles per game and one dribble per game respectively, with a 55% success rate in Spain.

The tactical setup at West Ham, which features two strikers, appears to grant Solomon more freedom on the wing, contributing to his improved performance. While English media noted he "needed to be a bit more versatile," they also acknowledged he "did his job."

Despite a missed opportunity on a counter-attack earlier in the Derby match, Solomon's contributions are part of West Ham's recent strong form, with the team winning three of their last four matches across all competitions. The team extended their lead to 2-0 after Solomon's departure.