West Ham United fans have reason to be excited as the team has shown significant improvement under the leadership of Nuno Espírito Santo after a rocky start to the season.

Securing two important Premier League wins against Newcastle United and Burnley, with the standout performance of Freddy Potts in the midfield, has brought new hope and energy to the East London club.

Potts, a promising young talent from West Ham’s academy, has impressed with his all-action performances on the field. Highly praised by analysts and boasting experience gained from loan spells at clubs like Portsmouth and Wycombe Wanderers, he is seen as a potential key player for the club this season.

However, Potts’ emergence may pose a challenge for established players like Andrew Irving and Guido Rodriguez, but particularly for Tomáš Souček. Despite Souček’s significant contributions and success during his time with West Ham since joining in 2016, his contract situation and Potts’ rise could indicate a changing of the guard in the midfield.

While Souček remains a beloved figure at the club, his potential replacement by the up-and-coming Potts reflects the nature of football where new talents often step up to take on pivotal roles within a team. The possibility of Potts becoming a key figure for West Ham may lead to Souček’s departure from the club in the coming seasons.