The West Ham player no one is talking about who can be key for David Moyes

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West Ham United enjoyed two fine results before the international break to briefly alleviate tensions at the club.

The 4-0 win against Wolves was followed up by a 3-0 victory over Leicester City, and David Moyes’s side have recovered from losing the first two games.

The club have just completed a loan move for Craig Dawson, but the move has not satisfied all corners of the fanbase.

There are worries the Hammers will revert back to shipping goals, but there is one man who could be absolutely key for Moyes this season.

Angelo Ogbonna has quietly been playing very well for West Ham of late and hasn’t really come in for any kind of recognition outside of actual West Ham fans.

The star recently earned a recall to the Italian national team, although he is yet to play during the international break.

As the club’s second-longest serving defender after Aaron Cresswell, the onus will be on him to keep things tight at the back – something which will be key for West Ham to be able to pick up points.

TBR’s View – Ogbonna can be key for Moyes

If Ogbonna can keep this kind of level up for most games, West Ham will have a real chance of pushing up towards the top 10 come the end of the season.

West Ham will score goals with the likes of Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen in their attack, as has already been proven in 2020/21, but the question is all about how the defence will manage.

The lack of a marquee defensive signing has the potential to harm the Hammers, but £70,000-a-week star Ogbonna (Spotrac) stepping up can make up for the board’s failure.