‘Really special player’: Jarrod Bowen says West Ham now have another player who’s similar to him

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West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen has now been lauding the quality of Mohammed Kudus after his showing against Arsenal last night.

Bowen was speaking to the BBC’s ‘5 Live Sport’ after the 3-1 win over Arsenal and confessed that Kudus had a similar skillset to himself. 

The winger said that he’s been trying to learn Kudus’ game of late in order to get the most out of their partnership in attack.

Bowen said: “He’s a really special player. 

“We are kind of similar in terms of left footed off the right wing, so when he has the ball I kind of think what would I do, does he need me to help him or leave the space for him to go one vs one.

“It’s just about knowing the players and he’s a top, top player. You see with the goal tonight, the touch and the finish, he’s really, really special.”

Of course, David Moyes may now look to keep playing Kudus and Bowen in the same West Ham side.

Bowen suggests Kudus can have a big future at West Ham

The England international looked at home as a striker once again last night, and that switch does allow Kudus to play in one of his favoured positions.

But with Lucas Paqueta suspended against Brentford on the weekend, it’ll certainly be interesting to see how Moyes lines up his side. 

Perhaps Kudus will revert to a central position allowing Michail Antonio to return to the team.

Whilst the likes of Bowen and Kudus enjoyed their night against Arsenal, it was a different story for Declan Rice as he returned to West Ham.

The former Hammers captain was introduced in the second half and was subject to some jeering on his arrival.

And Mikel Arteta has now given his thoughts on that treatment.

Nonetheless, it was a very positive night for David Moyes’ side who are proving tough opposition in cup competitions of late.

And the timely win should relieve some pressure that was already starting to build on some of Moyes’ decisions.