El Hadji Malick Diouf
WHUSenegal
Left
Dec 28, 2004
21
6'0"
LB
LWB
Balanced Full Back
West HamAssists Saturday
Diouf assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Liverpool.
Analysis: Diouf provided one assist during Saturday's clash, as well as creating a pair of chances. It wasn't a bad performance on the whole, but it wasn't enough for Diouf to really influence the match. It's been a tough season, but Diouf will hope to build off this goal contribution in the closing stages.
Solid display against Bournemouth
Diouf recorded one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Diouf generated all kinds of defensive actions while winning 13 of his 17 individual duels in the draw. The young defender has emerged as a valuable all-around asset, although the Hammers' lack of possession limits his passing and playmaking upside. He'll be expected to retain the starting spot on the left side of a back four in upcoming fixtures.
Delivers assist in victory
Diouf assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Burnley. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Analysis: Diouf was the spark on the opener, shaking free from Crysencio Summerville's flick before whipping in a perfect cross that Taty Castellanos nodded home to give the lead to the Hammers. He consistently caused Burnley issues down the left, picking his spots to get forward while still putting in the defensive work once the match turned scrappy after halftime. That decisive delivery shifted the game from a tense one goal battle to a controlled performance, and Diouf backed it up with an all around shift, creating two chances while holding his own defensively with one tackle, three interceptions and four clearances.
Back available after duty
Diouf is back from international duty with Senegal at the AFCON and an option moving forward for West Ham United, the club posted.
Analysis: Diouf is back to London as an AFCON champion with Senegal and available after his international duty. The defender is in contention for Saturday's clash against Sunderland after returning straight to work and should return to his undisputed starter role for the Hammers in the coming fixtures.
Off to AFCON
Diouf is headed to AFCON and will miss at least three weeks with Senegal.
Analysis: Diouf has been the unquestioned starter at left-back throughout the season, and is now set to leave them short-handed. Oliver Scarles is the obvious choice to slot in at left wing-back while Diouf is away from the team. The defender should be back in early-to-mid January. He has three assists in 16 appearances (15 starts) since joining West Ham.
Six cross attempts in defeat
Diouf registered two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds United.
Analysis: Diouf led the West Ham attack Friday with six crosses (zero accurate) as he was unable to pick a defining pass in their 2-1 road defeat at Elland Road. The versatile defender also contributed one tackle (one won), one block and one clearance to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Over his last four appearances (three starts), Diouf has delivered 12 crosses (zero accurate).
Piling up the assists
Diouf assisted once to go with 11 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
Analysis: Diouf's precision corner assisted West Ham's lone goal in their 2-1 defeat Saturday at the hands of Crystal Palace. The versatile left-sided player led the Hammers' attacking effort with 11 crosses (three accurate) and six corners. In addition to his attacking output, Diouf contributed four clearances and one interception to the team's defensive effort. The 20-year old has assisted three total goals and played every minute of West Ham's first five league fixtures after making the move to East London from Slavia Prague during the summer transfer window.
Provides assist in win
Diouf assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Diouf played the full 90 minutes once again on the left flank and delivered the assist with a cross late in the game that Callum Wilson headed in to make it 3-0. He battled defensively against Dan Ndoye but also contributed on both sides of the pitch with eight clearances and five crosses. Diouf has now recorded two assists in three Premier League games this season, highlighting the impact he can have in the attacking phases.
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