LUCAS? HE'S THE RIO THING
Irish Daily Mirror|August 14, 2023
Amazing Brazilian wearing iconic No 10? He's a proper player. I hope we don't lose him says Soucek
GRAHAM THOMAS
LUCAS? HE'S THE RIO THING

BOURNEMOUTH   1
Solanke 82

WEST HAM               1
Bowen 51 

TOMAS SOUCEK hailed Lucas Paqueta as a "proper Brazilian" and admits it will be tough trying to replace him.

West Ham boss David Moyes has admitted losing £85millionrated Paqueta to Manchester City will be another difficult experience having already seen Declan Rice ripped from them.

But Soucek, who created the Hammers' opening goal before Dominic Solanke pegged them back, appears realistic about the prospects of Paqueta being alongside him in midfield for much longer.

This story is from the August 14, 2023 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 14, 2023 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.