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title: "Tony Gale critical of Said Benrahma following Wolves display"
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# Tony Gale critical of Said Benrahma following Wolves display

Former [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/11/22/paul-merson-lauds-outstanding-west-ham-ace-jarrod-bowen/) defender Tony Gale was critical of the performance from [Said Benrahma](https://readwestham.com/2021/11/05/peter-drury-lauds-mesmeric-said-benrahma-for-europa-league-display/) against Wolves on Saturday (November 20).

The 25-year-old Algerian had enjoyed an [upturn in form](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/137021/Show/Sa%C3%AFd-Benrahma) in recent weeks and looked to be cementing himself as a regular in David Moyes’ plans.

However, operating as a number 10 at Molineux, Benrahma failed to influence proceedings as the Hammers went down [1-0](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/november/21-november/extended-highlights-wolverhampton-wanderers-1-0-west-ham).

Speaking on the [Premier League’s world feed](https://www.premierleague.com/), the iconic Iron called out the skilful ace for a below-par performance.

> Benrahma has been struggling today. Not able to get a hold of this contest. Maybe a position change can help him rediscover his form.

On what was a disappointing afternoon overall in the Midlands for Moyes’ side, Benrahma achieved the visitor’s [second-lowest Sofascore rating](https://www.sofascore.com/west-ham-united-wolverhampton/dsM) – only ahead of Pablo Fornals.

Losing possession on 13 occasions, the man signed from Brentford was [rated 6.40](https://www.sofascore.com/player/said-benrahma/354808) for his 71-minute display.

Overall this season the 26-year-old has [scored six times and registered another three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/leistungsdaten/spieler/290532) in 17 appearances across all competitions.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Put this down to a bad day at the office.

In truth, only Aaron Cresswell [covered himself in even partial glory](https://www.sofascore.com/player/aaron-cresswell/43443) as West Ham suffered defeat.

Predominately [operating from the left wing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/290532) throughout his professional career, perhaps there is something in Benrahma misfiring as a 10.

Moreover, the Hammers’ faithful should be delighted with the form of their [£22.5million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/said-benrahma/marktwertverlauf/spieler/290532) ace and can look forward to an immediate return to influential outings.