The Netherlands’ all stars were sent packing from the World Cup last night in dramatic fashion, losing on penalties to underdogs Morocco who advanced to the last sixteen stage after a 1-1 extra time deadlock.
West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville started for `Ronald Koeman’s side (who were inexplicably reorganised into a Potter-esque three at the back set up) and laid on Cody Gakpo’s goal which put the Dutch ahead, but then saw his spot kick saved as the Netherlands, many people’s early favourites, crashed out from the tournament.
Summerville’s return from World Cup action will focus attention on his West Ham future
Summerville’s early form – but failure to influence the outcome for his team’s tournament – mirrors his West Ham season
Which signals the firing of the starting gun on the serious business from West Ham’s point of view: Summerville’s domestic future will come sharply into focus with his exploits across the Atlantic now ended.
Reported interest from Roma as well as Spurs, Liverpool and Manchester United will now – ‘probably’ – coalesce into serious bids.
The question is – has Summerville shown enough from his four games to justify the claimed £50 million price tag? In a way, his World Cup summed up his Hammers season: Blistering in places but just not quite enough to affect the season’s outcome or to be that game changer his club and country both needed.
Summerville gave his supporters brief glimpses of “Showtime” but fell short of being that tournament star and will now head back to West Ham with the hope that bids will start to appear for next season to rescue him from the Championship.
For Hammers fans it will be an intriguing next few weeks, with just the slightest possibility – if only that – of his stay at London Stadium continuing after his team’s promising World Cup start fizzled out.
It’s a shame the Dutch couldn’t have progressed further as I am sure Summerville’s performances would have kept his value rising. I see ex Hammer Issa Diop scored for Morocco, good to see warming the Fulham bench hasn’t hurt him too much. Is he worth a loan bid?
Would have thought, if finances allow it, NES would consider Summerville to be a key player, exactly the type who would give WHU a chance of promotion. Lamadrid could be his back up as well as learn, while S can play RW if Bowen were injured, or if he leaves of course – which is handy.
He makes assists, scores goals but needs to improve his game over 90 mins. In a couple of seasons with some decent coaching things could improve for him and the club. Of course this means need a decent coach to work with him, because coaching him would take some careful consideration, given that he is already a cut above average.
Never know, like club sponsors Boyle Sports, S might decide there is a medium/long term future for him at the club, where he can progress and play regularly.
Poor World Cup ? wasn’t it 2goals and 2 assists in 4 games
2 goals and 2 assists is not bad stats in 4 games
In my opinion Summerville had a successful World Cup campaign. He was Netherlands best attacking threat, providing goals and assists. Don’t forget, he wasn’t expected to make the squad until just before the competition started. I hope he stays, but if he goes he’s going to cost a lot of money.