Nicholas Fullkrug Faces Criticism After West Ham Debut
German striker Nicholas Fullkrug's Premier League debut for West Ham ended with harsh criticism from the English press.
Nicholas Fullkrug experienced a challenging Premier League debut for West Ham, playing 56 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Brighton. The German forward, who recently recovered from a long-term injury, faced intense scrutiny for his lackluster performance.
During the match, Fullkrug managed only 13 touches and no shots on target, registering an expected goals (xG) value of 0.02. The Daily Mail commented, "If you thought Fullkrug could rescue West Ham's season, think again. His readiness is highly questionable."
Similarly, The Guardian remarked, "While it's hard to call his performance disappointing, it was equally difficult to describe it as anything else." Fullkrug was substituted in the 57th minute, moments before Mohammed Kudus scored West Ham's equalizer.
Fullkrug, who joined West Ham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2024 for €27 million, is expected to face significant pressure to prove his worth in upcoming matches.