Troy Deeney Praises ‘Crucial’ West Ham Star Against Ipswich Amid Julen Lopetegui Pressure
Troy Deeney Praises Jarrod Bowen's Display Against Ipswich Town Amid Julen Lopetegui's Pressure at West Ham
In West Ham’s 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, October 5, Jarrod Bowen shone with both a goal and an assist, guiding the Hammers to their second league win of the season at London Stadium.
The team had endured a tough start under new manager Julen Lopetegui, losing three of their first six league matches, along with a 5-1 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
With the pressure mounting, a poor result against Ipswich could have been disastrous for the manager.
Commenting on the match in his BBC Team of the Week on October 6, Troy Deeney highlighted the significance of Bowen’s performance.
He said, “It was a crucial game not just for West Ham but for Bowen as well.
The manager was under pressure, and as captain, Bowen needed to deliver.
He did just that, contributing a goal and an assist.
He was a threat throughout the game against an Ipswich side that has been solid this season, but he made them look average.”
Bowen’s season had been relatively quiet compared to his standout performance last year, where he scored 16 goals and registered six assists in the Premier League.
The entire squad had been struggling to adapt to Lopetegui’s style, with defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea, though those losses were somewhat expected.
Despite this, fans were growing frustrated with the team’s performances, and a defeat against newly promoted Ipswich might have spelled trouble for the manager.
Fortunately, Bowen, alongside other players, stepped up to the challenge, adding to his tally of two goals and one assist this season.
As West Ham heads into the international break, Lopetegui will be relieved by the strong performance, especially with key players like Edson Alvarez and Crysencio Summerville on the bench.
