Kouyaté on Arnautović – “I love this guy, he is a great player”
West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyaté has hailed the influence of fellow teammate Marko Arnautović, both on and off the field.
Arnautović has been one of the key performers for the Hammers in recent months, having scored nine goals in 15 league appearances across the winter and spring, while assisting four more over the same period.
Kouyaté, an ever-present member of West Ham’s side this season, has praised the Austrian forward’s personality, and claims he has played a monumental role in improving the club’s form in recent months. Talking to the club’s official website, Kouyaté said;
Marko is an unbelievable guy. He is a great player and he is here for us through good and bad.
We could be down without Marko because he has scored so many goals for us, he is on fire.
I love this guy – he is a great player, he speaks to everyone and makes us laugh. He is a teammate.
When everything is not good, he is here and when you are in a bad moment you need guys like Marko. This is why I love this man.
I think it’s possible he can score another six or seven goals before the end of the season. He has good feelings and has everything he needs to do it.
Currently on a three game undefeated run in the league, the Hammers are pulling away in their fight to secure Premier League safety, currently sitting six points about Southampton in 18th place.