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West Ham star Dimitri Payet tells Slaven Bilic this in meeting: Two things must now happen
DIMITRI PAYET has reportedly told Slaven Bilic he is happy at West Ham - but the manager has called for more.
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West Ham’s star playmaker has been subject of much transfer speculation in recent months.
Payet has had less of an effect in the Hammers’ poor first campaign at the London Stadium, although has continued to top the creativity charts.
Some fans have questioned the 29-year-old’s commitment, as his former club Marseille have been linked with a move to bring him back to France.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is said to have asked for more effort from Dimitri Payet
Bilic has now demanded more from Payet in terms of attitude and effort
According to The Sun, Bilic had a one-on-one meeting with Payet this week to discuss his situation.
The West Ham boss has been happy to allow his key player extra time off during the campaign in order to not risk burning him out.
But it is said Slaven Bilic has now demanded more from Payet in terms of attitude and effort.
As a result, the Ballon d’Or nominee is now fully aware he need stop start working harder in training and in matches, with the attacking midfielder’s defensive contributions often criticised.
Slaven Bilic decided to sub Dimitri Payet against Man United when West Ham were 1-0 behind on Monday
Dimitri Payet has scored just two Premier League goals for West Ham this season
Payet remains a fan favourite at West Ham, but the belief is he can offer more at the London Stadium.
Should the Hammers land one of their top striker targets in the January transfer window too, it should help recover theirs and Payet’s season.
The club have repeatedly insisted he won’t be sold this month, but an attitude boost is required.
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