‘He’s been excellent’… West Ham coach says 23-year-old player has really shocked him this season

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First team West Ham United coach Mark Robson has now been conducting something of a review on the side’s season so far.

David Moyes’ team have started superbly despite losing Declan Rice in the summer.

And as well as qualifying from their Europa League group, West Ham are also as high as sixth in the Premier League.

The days of Moyes’ being under pressure seem to have finally subsided, and all at the club is well again.

That being said, the way in which West Ham reacted in the transfer window to Rice’s departure this summer was a key reason why.

And when speaking on the ‘Iron Cast’, West Ham coach Mark Robson suggested Mohammed Kudus’ form has been a big factor this season.

Robson admitted his surprise at just how good Kudus has been since he found his feet.

Speaking on podcast, Robson said: “He’s been really good, when he first came in I think it took him a little bit of time to find his feet in the first team really.

“But once he got in, he’s been excellent, I mean he’s been so good, he’s really surprised me.

“I mean Johnny Heitinga was really confident about him and about what he was able to do and what he could bring to the table and he’s certainly done it.”

Mark Robson shocked by Mohammed Kudus’ West Ham form this season

Of course, the only concern at the club right now must be the players they’ve lost in the last few weeks.

With Mohammed Kudus now at AFCON with Ghana, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta are both stuck in the treatment room.

West Ham’s front three have been incredibly good this season, a trio that could start for a team aiming to win the Premier League.

And it now seems as if the side may need to make use of the January transfer window to soften that blow.

That’s not to say the club should go and sign two or three forwards.

But a move for a £15m Championship player who’s really impressing this campaign may not be a bad idea.

West Ham have made so much progress this season, and Robson is right to praise Kudus.

But if the club don’t strengthen their forward line this month, they may slip down the table – something Callum Wilson boldly predicted.