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title: "Peter Drury lauds ‘mesmeric’ Said Benrahma for Europa League display"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2021-11-05T17:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-11-05T17:00:00Z"
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# Peter Drury lauds ‘mesmeric’ Said Benrahma for Europa League display

Despite being pegged back late on in Belgium against Genk, [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/11/05/kevin-campbell-believes-declan-rice-is-currently-the-best-epl-midfielder/) attacking midfielder[Said Benrahma](https://readwestham.com/2021/11/05/joe-cole-showers-praise-on-unplayable-said-benrahma/) enjoyed one of his best nights in a Hammers’ shirt.

Signed for £20million with further add-ons to follow ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12200522/west-ham-transfer-news-said-benrahma-signs-permanent-deal-hammers-in-talks-over-rb-leipzigs-hwang-hee-chan)), the Algerian took time to adapt to life at the London Stadium.

Having settled into David Moyes’ plans, the 26-year-old produced a [stunning display](https://www.sofascore.com/player/said-benrahma/354808) as the Irons qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League with a 2-2 draw.

Speaking during the [BT Sport](https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1456342894550335488) commentary, Peter Drury was left in awe at Benrahma’s skill involved for his second on the night.

> Stop that, Said Benrahma! 🪄\
> \
> He leaves a defender in the mud before skipping into the box and finishing through the goalkeeper's legs 🤐[#UEL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UEL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/cX0u9oH5h8](https://t.co/cX0u9oH5h8)
>
> — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) [November 4, 2021](https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1456342894550335488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Terrific. What a brilliant goal. Magical, mesmeric and West Ham from behind lead on the European road again.

Former Arsenal defender was equally impressed by the [12-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/nationalmannschaft/spieler/290532/verein_id/3614) ace: “Wow, it’s a wonderful goal. He just slots it through his opponents’ legs, just watch him.”

This season Benrahma has [scored six and registered three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/leistungsdaten/spieler/290532) in 15 appearances across all competitions.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Stunning.

Not only were both goals packed with quality, the versatile forward produced a complete performance, the type of which [West Ham fans have been waiting](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/players/lingard-moyes-benrahma-west-ham-20564040) for on a consistent basis from the ex-Brentford man.

Valued at £22.6million and under contract until 2026 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/marktwertverlauf/spieler/290532)), David Moyes can be confident of many more ‘wow’ moments from the skilful star.