West Ham's Manor Solomon Faces Criticism After 6-0 Win
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
West Ham United defeated Lincoln City 6-0, but Israeli winger Manor Solomon faced significant criticism for his performance despite the team's win. Solomon was substituted in the 58th minute after failing to score or assist, leading to low ratings from fan websites and harsh comments on social media. While some fans defended his overall contribution and statistical output, others called for him to be dropped from the starting lineup.
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- Israeli winger Manor Solomon was criticized by English media and fans after West Ham's 6-0 win.
- Solomon was substituted in the 58th minute, having not scored or assisted in the match.
- Fan websites rated Solomon poorly, with one calling him "just not good enough."
- Some fans compared Solomon unfavorably to former player Felipe Anderson.
- Statistical analysis sites gave Solomon higher scores than fan reviews.
- Substitute Edwin Obobo scored and assisted after coming on in the second half.
West Ham United secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Lincoln City on Wednesday, propelling them to third place in the Championship. However, Israeli winger Manor Solomon did not fully partake in the celebration. Solomon started the match but was substituted in the 58th minute, having failed to score or assist, even against an opponent reduced to nine players by the 23rd minute.
English media and West Ham fans have sharply criticized Solomon's performance. Two club-focused websites rated him 4 out of 10. West Ham Zone highlighted his struggles under the headline "Manor Solomon struggles again," noting his substitutions in both of West Ham's games since returning from international duty. The site observed that while he had a few good moments, he only managed one shot off target and failed to exploit defensive and midfield gaps.
The fan site Claret & Hugh also expressed disappointment. "I thought Solomon had two decent halves against Queens Park Rangers, but this was a very weak performance," the site stated, adding that he frequently lost possession and missed a volley opportunity. The criticism extended to social media, with one Reddit user writing, "People probably won't like this considering we won 6-0, but Solomon is just not good enough." Another fan suggested he might be better suited to a central role, citing a lack of speed and strength to beat defenders.
However, not all reactions were negative. One supporter pointed to Solomon's season record of two goals and two assists, arguing he ranks highly in the league for chance creation, passing accuracy, and dribbling. This fan contended that with better finishing from teammates, he could have had more assists. Statistical analysis sites offered more lenient scores, with TACTIX giving him 7.5 and Skoryum 7.2, citing four key passes in his 58 minutes on the field. Meanwhile, substitute Edwin Obobo impressed after coming on at halftime, scoring and assisting in the large victory.
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