New West Ham boss David Moyes ready to give young players opportunity due to injuries

Published on: 24 November 2017
New West Ham boss David Moyes ready to give young players opportunity due to injuries
David Moyes

Injuries to many West Ham United players this season have forced new coach David Moyes to look into the youth side for options to aid their Premiership campaign.

The former Manchester United manager claims he is keen to introduce young players into the Hammers team depending on the injuries to senior players. 

Young defender Declan Rice has already made his mark with the first team, having featured in a total of eleven matches so far for the Hammers.

Another youngster knocking on the door is Toni Martinez who made it to the bench last week against Watford.

Martinez has been splendid with the Under-23 squad, having scored eight goals in ten appearances besides also setting up one more for his team-mates.

Despite his recent form with the U23s, Martinez will have to mark time as Ghana deputy skipper Andre Ayew has been an influential player for the side this season.

Moyes though admits that it will be tough for the youngster to break through as competition for an attacking spot in the first team is heavy with the likes of Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew all being there.

"I've always wanted to introduce young players", Moyes said at a press conference.

"Declan Rice has already been in the team but the big problem for Toni Martinez is there's competition in front of him – Ayew, Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho."

Midfielder Domingos Quina has also been training with the first team though Moyes admits that it talents will have to wait for injuries to senior players to find their way in.

"Domingos Quina has been training with us as well.

"Chances come for young players due to injuries in those positions."

This means Andre Ayew will have to race against time to be fit to continue his incredible scoring for the Hammers before any of the enterprising youngsters present a tough context.

By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter

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