WEST HAM’S SECRET LOANED-OUT BEAST IS THE KILMAN KILLER RICE CALLS “ABSOLUTELY UNREAL” – FANS ARE LOSING THEIR MINDS OVER THIS HIDDEN GEM!
West Ham United appear to be spiralling out of control, with Nuno Espirito Santo unable to halt their alarming run of Premier League defeats.
The Hammers have managed just one win from nine matches, sitting perilously close to the bottom of the table and relying on Wolverhampton Wanderers’ poor form to stay off last place.
Nuno, once in charge of Nottingham Forest, now faces a mounting crisis as his side’s defensive frailties threaten to drag them into the Championship.
At the centre of their problems is Max Kilman, whose £40 million transfer from Wolves has failed to pay off.
The defender has been heavily criticised for his shaky performances, with West Ham conceding 20 goals — the worst defensive record in the league.
His partnership with Jean-Clair Todibo has been equally underwhelming, producing just one clean sheet in 30 Premier League outings.
During a 2-0 defeat to Brentford, Kilman was labelled “shocking” by supporters after being dominated by Igor Thiago, winning only two of eight duels.
Although he improved slightly against Leeds United, winning all his aerial battles, his inconsistency and tendency to “switch off” — as noted by former boss Gary O’Neil — have left his place in jeopardy.
However, West Ham could soon find a promising internal replacement. Rising star Kaelan Casey, currently on loan at Swansea City, has impressed mightily under Alan Sheehan, who hailed him as “outstanding.”
The 21-year-old produced a heroic defensive display against Manchester City in the EFL Cup, making 14 clearances and winning every duel.
With more first-team experience on the horizon, Casey looks ready to step up at the London Stadium.
Declan Rice previously described Casey as “unreal,” and his record at youth level — 106 games and 11 goals for West Ham’s academy sides — underscores his potential.
If the young defender maintains his form, Kilman’s starting spot could soon be under serious threat.
