I really enjoyed it, actually. "We got on really well. It's the first time I've met him properly and we had a good chat just about general kind of football things. "A little bit on processes and ideas, but he was really accommodating. I enjoyed it, so it will be good to see him again.
The absence of the wantaway Lucas Paqueta has given Mateus Fernandes a chance to take on more responsibility for West Ham. Paqueta, who is said to be nursing a minor back problem, was unavailable again for last week's win against Spurs but Nuno Espirito Santo's struggling side coped without the Flamengo target. They called on Fernandes to dictate the flow in midfield and the diligent Portuguese did not disappoint.
