""It has taken its toll on him. The week he had was a particularly tough week for him personally⦠Sometimes stress, pressure, can manifest itself in a different way.""
""We have been living this nightmare for two years," said Paqueta's wife Maria Fournier in an Instagram post."
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is under significant mental and physical strain due to a Football Association investigation concerning potential betting rule violations. He is accused of deliberately getting booked in four matches and faces a possible lifetime ban if found guilty. Manager Graham Potter highlighted the toll this scrutiny has taken on Paqueta, who recently exhibited emotional distress. Amid the investigation, Paqueta was benched during a crucial match, further emphasizing the impact of ongoing pressure on his performance and well-being. His wife expressed their agony about the prolonged ordeal on social media, calling it a two-year nightmare.
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