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West Ham’s defensive issues were exposed by Newcastle once again, and Axel Disasi has been singled out for a poor lapse in concentration. ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture. VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Mark Schwarzer baffled by Axel Disasi on Newcastle’s second goalDisasi has largely been an impressive performer for West Ham since he arrived on loan from Chelsea back in January, but he made a crucial error in their latest loss at Newcastle.
StatsDisasi TotalsMinutes90Accurate Passes40/45 (89%)Defensive Contributions6Tackles1Recoveries5Duels Won3/4 (75%)Disasi’s stats in West Ham’s defeat to Newcastle, as per Fotmob.Newcastle moved the ball up the pitch quickly with a neat passing move, and Osula was able to break free into the space vacated by Disasi, leaving Konstantinos Mavropanos with no way of dealing with him. The forward raced clear to score the Magpies’ second goal in the space of four minutes, and Disasi has since been singled out by Mark Schwarzer for his moment of madness.
They get torn apart and it’s really basic, poor defending.”Disasi’s permanent move to West Ham now hangs in the balanceFootball Insider revealed last week that Disasi is keen to stay at West Ham and make his move from Chelsea permanent this summer, but it will depend on the outcome of their relegation fight. Disasi has largely been reliable since his move to East London, but he showed why Chelsea have been so keen to offload him with the error that he made in the North East. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.
