Solomon Earns Praise Despite West Ham's Slow Start

West Ham United's disappointing start to the season continued with a 1-1 draw against Watford on Saturday, leaving the club without a win after three Championship matches. Despite the team's struggles, Israeli winger Manor Solomon has emerged as one of the few bright spots, consistently receiving praise for his individual performances.

Solomon played the full 90 minutes against Watford and was awarded a score of 7 by Hammers News, which noted his "lively" play but acknowledged he "couldn't make the difference where it mattered" and "needs more quality around him." The outlet also highlighted Solomon as "one of the few bright spots so far this season." For comparison, teammates Jarrod Bowen received a 6, Anngeles a 3, and Castanho a 4.

West Ham Zone also gave Solomon a 7, one of the highest marks on the team, second only to Vladimir Coufal's 8. Bowen, Mukasa, and Castanho all received a 5. Claret & Hugh awarded Solomon a 6, but their accompanying text was positive, mentioning an impressive early dribble and his increasing dominance as the game progressed. They noted his good link-up play with Kyle Walker-Peters and his involvement in West Ham's first shot on target. The site concluded that Solomon "looks more and more like the player most capable of producing something" but added, "He needs more help around him."

These positive reviews align with Solomon's strong individual start to the season. In the opening match, a 2-2 draw with Burnley, he scored West Ham's second goal and received a team-high 8 from West Ham Zone for his contributions both with and without the ball. While West Ham struggles to convert their squad's talent into victories, Solomon is establishing himself as a standout player. Multiple reviews after the Watford draw conveyed a consistent message: Solomon poses a threat from the wing but requires more support and quality from his teammates to translate his individual ability into team success.