LUCAS? HE'S THE RIO THING

Amazing Brazilian wearing iconic No 10? He's a proper player. I hope we don't lose him says Soucek

- GRAHAM THOMAS

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.