Lucas Paqueta is certainly giving West Ham fans a rollercoaster of emotions.
Following a cryptic ditty in which he suggested that he “wasn’t from here and wanted to go home,” the Paq Man has now pledged his love for the Hammers faithful, telling reporters that he loves it here.
Paqueta gave an interview to reporters following his 85th-minute penalty against Bournemouth last night, which saw him sprint to the touchline for a cheeky cuddle with Irons boss Julen Lopetegui.
“I’m like this. I love to play here with West Ham,” said the Brazilian in his post-match interview. “I love these fans and I try to improve, and it’s the same with the coach; we work together.”
Brilliant stuff, I think. To be totally honest, I’m as confused as anyone, but it’s completely understandable that Paqueta would have his fair share of doubts and ups & downs following what has been a difficult year. It has been suggested that the Paq-Man’s social media post were lyrics from a hymn but it clearly kept us on our toes.
Scoring at the Vitality Stadium was clearly a huge relief for the player, whose footballing future remains uncertain. The Hammers playmaker is still fighting allegations of betting irregularities involving his family both here and in Brazil.
Personally, I’m unsure how much longer we’ll have Paqueta at the London Stadium, so I guess we’ll just have to enjoy him and his quirky ways while he’s here
Good to know he is human. Doing his best. Despite immense pressure from all sides.
Glad to have him in our team.
COYI
i wouldn’t BET on him staying
He is sttill a patch on what he was, so many wayward passes, dispossessed, the words are nice and I hope they are sincere, like you Gonzo am confused, on his day he is one of the World’s best, certainly we saw that out of him prior to all the betting scandal of which I hope he is innocent. Let’s see if he can match that performance with a similar one against a team that play on the front foot like Brighton. I think that the team as a whole don’t look united yet, maybe that is to come, there were moments in the first half where we played some decent football and I felt like Fullkrug looked decent, certainly gave their defenders something to think about. Maybe next game try a system with Alvarez, Soucek, Paqueta Kudus Bowen and Fullkrug
Trouble is with Paqueta his good days have become fewer. Maybe playing for us is as good as will get for him. We see flashes of his brilliance, but not nearly enough. Let’s enjoy him for as long as it lasts. Credit to the Club they have supported him during the dark days – and should he be found innocent let’s hope he repays that faith.