The sun sets over the London Stadium as West Ham United prepares to face AFC Bournemouth in a Premier League clash on February 1, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
West Ham United secured Evan Ferguson on loan during the January transfer window, but the young striker has yet to meet expectations at the London club. The 20-year-old was brought in to bolster the Hammers’ attack, but his performances have been underwhelming. Ferguson has struggled to secure a regular starting spot, and his contributions on the pitch have been mediocre at best.
A recently surfaced training ground video has only added to the criticism surrounding Ferguson. The clip shows the on-loan Brighton striker failing to control a pass from Lucas Paqueta before being easily outmuscled by Konstantinos Mavropanos during a physical challenge. Mavropanos, considered one of the club’s weaker defenders, getting the better of Ferguson highlights the striker’s current struggles.
The video has drawn further scrutiny from fans and the media, raising questions about Ferguson’s form and confidence. It remains to be seen whether West Ham manager Graham Potter can help the young attacker rediscover his potential in the coming weeks.
### Ferguson’s Disappointing Form
Evan Ferguson was once regarded as one of the Premier League’s most promising young talents during his time at Brighton. However, the past year has been challenging for the 20-year-old. Potter managed to bring out the best in Ferguson during their time together at Brighton, and West Ham fans will hope the manager can work similar magic at his new club.
West Ham is in desperate need of a reliable goal scorer, and a resurgence from Ferguson would provide a significant boost for the team’s campaign. The striker is undoubtedly aware of his poor form and will be eager to return to his best. While Ferguson possesses the attributes to become a top-class Premier League striker, he must work on regaining his confidence and improving his decision-making on the pitch.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on whether Ferguson can turn things around and fulfill his potential at West Ham.
