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title: "West Ham: Downes has ‘got to convince’ Moyes, says reporter"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-09-14T19:37:27Z"
modified: "2022-09-14T19:37:27Z"
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# West Ham: Downes has ‘got to convince’ Moyes, says reporter

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) starlet Flynn Downes faces a ‘tough’ situation and could be made to wait for regular [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) outings, according to Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Downes impresses…

The barely-seen gem was one of eight major summer signings in east London with Downes completing a move to West Ham alongside Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Thilo Kehrer, Emerson and club record star Lucas Paqueta.

Perhaps a lower profile addition by manager David Moyes, the Englishman has played just [one league minute](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/337428/Show/Flynn-Downes) but did [manage to impress](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-fcsb-player-ratings-match-report-flynn-downes-praise-whufc/) in his sole start for the club against FCSB in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Despite a brilliant outing against Steaua in West Ham’s 3-1 win, Jones claims it could be a while before Downes is playing regular top flight football in east London.

### The Latest: Jones makes Downes claim…

Speaking to[GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88058853-west-ham-12m-star-now-has-got-to-convince-moyes-at-london-stadium), the reporter claims he has ‘got to convince’ Moyes due to his lack of top level experience – calling it a ‘tough’ situation for the midfielder.

He explained:

*“He’s got to convince David Moyes, first and foremost, that he’s worth that chance in the Premier League.*

*“It’s really tough to give him chances in the league because they didn’t start well. You can’t just start taking a chance on a player that you haven’t seen at a high enough level.”*

### The Verdict: Worth the risk?

Downes provided a glimpse of his real quality against FCSB, finishing the night as one of West Ham’s standout performers with a solid 7.3/10 match rating ([SofaScore).](https://www.sofascore.com/west-ham-united-fcsb/Msbqb)

The former Swansea City star, called [‘incredible’](https://twitter.com/EADT24/status/1483764939940511746) by his ex-head coach Russell Martin, won 6/8 of his ground duels against the Romanians whilst completing 91% of his passes and finding three key passes in the final third ([SofaScore).](https://www.sofascore.com/west-ham-united-fcsb/Msbqb)

If West Ham continue to underperform domestically, Moyes may have a capable rising star waiting in the wings.