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Vladimir Coufal's performance praised by many West Ham fans

Read Sport logo Read Sport 4/02/2021 12:10:19 Dan Clubbe
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It's not often during an emphatic 3-1 away victory that a right-back would be receiving a large proportion of the plaudits for his performance on the night.

However, this was the case for West Ham ace Vladimir Coufal on Wednesday night, as the Czech Republic international put in a stellar display in keeping Jack Grealish quiet at Villa Park.

Coming up against the Aston Villa captain, who had been hailed the 'best player in the league' in the build-up to the clash by Hammers' manager David Moyes, Coufal was exemplary in all departments, limiting Grealish's impact. The 28-year-old won three tackles and made six clearances, the latter figure the joint-highest of any Irons player on the night (Sofascore).

The Aston Villa attacking midfielder still managed to add to his remarkable assists tally for the season in setting up Ollie Watkins' goal, but overall his threat was diminished as the Czech full-back gave him little time and space in which to wreak havoc.

Here's a pick of the reactions to Coufal's own rallying cry on Twitter, with one Irons fan dubbing the defender a "machine".

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