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Slaven Bilic compares West Ham star Dimitri Payet to Andrea Pirlo
SLAVEN BILIC has reiterated the importance of playmaker Dimitri Payet to West Ham’s team - by comparing him to Andrea Pirlo.
Dimitri Payet is West Ham's top scorer in the Premier League this season
The Italian legend’s composure and skill on the ball typifies the talent that Payet has brought to Upton Park.
And the France international’s manager is not afraid to highlight how sides have to mark Payet out of the game to keep him quiet.
The 28-year-old has netted six times and provided four assists in the Premier League this season, despite having missed seven games through injury.
On top of his direct contributions to goals for sixth-placed West Ham, his creativity and ability to make chances has made Payet a fans favourite.