Guido Rodriguez joined West Ham United on a free transfer back in the summer.
He has started every Premier League game for us this season, with mixed results.
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui is clearly a big fan of Guido Rodriguez, and has full trust in the South American midfielder.
However, there are questions being asked of Lopetegui as to why he’s so keen on Guido.
The 30-year-old’s poor form for West Ham has seen him be dropped from the Argentina national team squad
It’s still very early days though – there’s no reason why he won’t come good for the Hammers.
There’s a reason why Lopetegui has so much faith in him…
Guido Rodriguez twist comes to light that will shock West Ham fans
The 30-year-old hasn’t looked at it for us this season, aside from the clash with Spurs last weekend.
Lopetegui has continued to use him as a key player in his setup though.
According to the Daily Mail, there’s a very good reason why Rodriguez is starting week in, week out…
“Yet, with that said, it is not lost on figures behind the scenes at the London Stadium that their summer recruitment has proved underwhelming thus far.“
“Once again, you cannot completely admonish Lopetegui for that. For example, the arrival of Guido Rodriguez, who has started in every Premier League game during the Hammers’ underwhelming start so far, on a free transfer from Real Betis is said to be a Lopetegui production.“
Originally it had been claimed that Tim Steidten oversaw every single summer signing aside from Crysencio Summerville.
However, it appears as though that wasn’t actually the case at all.
Whilst Rodriguez clearly hasn’t quite adapted to the speed or intensity of Premier League football just yet, there have been some positive signs recently.
The Argentina international was exceptional for the Hammers against Tottenham last weekend, especially during the first-half.
The 30-year-old has all of the basic qualities needed to succeed in England, and I think he’ll prove to be a smart addition by Lopetegui.
West Ham signing Guido Rodriguez on a free transfer will end up looking like fantastic business I’m sure.
However, some patience will be required along the way.
