Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United - Premier League
The Brazilian has been one of the finest players in the Premier League this season. He has mostly started on the left side for West Ham United, however, he did appear once as an attacking midfielder, in the loss against Arsenal. Felipe Anderson has been vital in West Ham’s rise of late and his style of play has suited the London Club very well.
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Anderson mixes guile and tenacity into his game to display both class and steel on the field. He averages approximately 45 passes per game and has created 1 big chance so far. His distribution and crossing has also bee excellent – he has attempted 38 crosses and has completed 18 accurate long balls.
He is West Ham’s chief creative outlet and has already attempted 6 through balls. The Brazilian has also found the back of the net once in his 8 appearances in the Premier League.
The Brazilian does not shy away from the dirty work and his defensive abilities are impressive too. He has already registered 27 tackles, 11 interceptions, 4 clearances, and has recovered the ball 54 times in the Premier League this season. Felipe Anderson is certainly one of the finest new signings of the 2018/19 season and has been in impressive form so far.
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