Jeremy Ngakia was handed his Premier League debut for West Ham by manager David Moyes against league-leaders Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
The Hammers lost the match 2-0 at the London Stadium but the youngster’s performance stood out and was appreciated by many West Ham fans.
The 19-year-old hopes that this is the beginning of a special journey for him and some West Ham fans feel the same.
Ngakia looked slightly nervous in the opening exchanges and that is totally understandable but as the game went on, he grew in confidence and began to show what he is capable of.
The teenager looked for a forward pass whenever possible and remained calm and composed with the ball at his feet.
The Englishman has made six Premier League 2 appearances for the West Ham Under-23 side this season, providing two assists (Transfermarkt).
This Saturday, the Hammers face Brighton in a crucial relegation encounter and these fans want to see Ngakia starting again.
Twitter: @UberWestHam Needs to start on Saturday, along with soucek and fornals for noble and lanzini (@Kyrpn2)
Twitter: I think Ngakia deserves start on saturday (@SebHaller22)
Twitter: @UberWestHam I’d start Ngakia on Saturday with Zaba on the bench again. I was impressed, not easy to make your debu… https://t.co/nYju1aLqe6 (@Chaz_B_Cole)
Twitter: I like that kid at RB. Jeremy Ngakia! Keep him at RB Saturday! Grew into the game. Thought he was getting thrown to… https://t.co/VAUd03glBS (@YouLoveCess)
Twitter: A solid Debut from Jeremy Ngakia, he did really well against a top side and should keep his place for Saturday. I… https://t.co/2ZqokkrcE4 (@Slapheadthe1st)
