LUCAS PAQUETA NEWS

This is Lucas Paqueta, West Ham's boy from Brazil who was so nearly 'a lost jewel' From nearly giving up football as a teenager to becoming West Ham's record signing. Now Paqueta can play a key role in a European final...

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists in home win Paqueta assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), one corner and four tackles (all won) in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Leeds United. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Paqueta assisted Manuel Lanzini's goal during stoppage time to seal the home win. The midfielder logged his fourth assist in the season, but first since the World Cup break. He also led his side in both shots and tackles during the match to complete another good all-around performance.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Paqueta shows his class as West Ham gear up for fairytale European final Lucas Paqueta showed his quality for West Ham as they geared up for their Europa Conference League final date with Fiorentina with a 3-1 win...

MAY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lucas Paqueta shows his class as West Ham gear up for fairytale European final Lucas Paqueta showed his quality for West Ham as they geared up for their Europa Conference League final date with Fiorentina with a 3-1 win...

MAY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets fourth goal Paqueta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Paqueta scored the opening goal early during Wednesday's loss, though it wasn't a lead that they held onto. The midfielder scored for the first time since Feb. 4, and is up to two assists as well. Paqueta hasn't lived up to the incredible heights he showed in Lyon, though he has seen consistent playing time all over the midfield.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers third of season in rout victory Paqueta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Paqueta was one of the top contributors on Saturday to what was a stellar all around West Ham performance. The Brazilian midfielder was dangerous on the ball, creative and managed to strike his third goal of the season. He was subbed after 77 for Flynn Downes. Paqueta is currently in hot form, he scored a penalty and delivered two assists earlier in the week in the Hammers 4-1 victory over Gent in the Europa Conference League.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in Conference League Paqueta (ankle) played the final 15 minutes or so of Thursday's UEFA Conference League draw against K.A.A. Gent.

Impact Paqueta missed last weekend's win over Fulham in the Premier League with an ankle injury, but he returned to action in mid-week and should remain available to face Arsenal on Sunday, potentially back in the starting lineup.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good for midweek match Paqueta (ankle) returned to training early in the week and is available for Thursday's UECL match, according to manager David Moyes. "We thought he'd be okay [for Fulham], but his...

Impact It's a positive update on Paqueta, who was out of the squad against Fulham last weekend with Moyes turning to Pablo Fornals in his place. While a start seems unlikely Thursday, he should be set for a few minutes and if all goes well, he'll be back in the starting XI Sunday against Arsenal.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight tackles in win Paqueta took a shot and won eight of 10 tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Southampton. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Paqueta was very active defensively from midfield on Sunday, and he helped his side earn a crucial shut out win over Southampton to lift them out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham out of EPL bottom 3 after 1-1 draw with Aston Villa

Said Benrahma’s penalty has earned West Ham a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa and lifted his team back out of the Premier League’s relegation zone

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting against Villa Paqueta (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Paqueta apparently didn't tweak his calf midweek and remains in the starting XI Sunday. Playing a full 90 appears to be in doubt given the midweek issue and reaching 80 minutes may not even be in the cards. He has two goals from two shots on goal in his last nine starts.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf issue Paqueta "felt his calf" late in Thursday's UECL match but manager David Moyes is hopeful he'll be okay for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Paqueta entered in the 77th minute Thursday, so it's not like he was on the pitch a long time. He'll only have a couple days to completely recover and a starting spot seems to be in danger if he can't. While he's had a couple shoulder injuries this season, he's yet to deal with a real muscle injury.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Paqueta is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Paqueta is good to go after dealing with a shoulder injury suffered two weeks ago. The midfielder starts in the center of the pitch for the Hammers having two goals and two assists in 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Paqueta (shoulder) was able to "do a little bit" in training this week with West Ham United, according to manager David Moyes on Friday. It's possible he could be available for Sat...

Impact Paqueta missed last weekend's loss to Tottenham with a shoulder injury he suffered the previous week, but he's coming back into the squad in training and it's possible he's fit enough to feature against Forest. He had started in all seven of West Ham's Premier League matches since the World Cup prior to his injury, scoring two goals from 13 shots and creating eight chances from midfield in that span.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Paqueta is set to miss time with a shoulder injury suffered last weekend, he revealed on Instagram. "The same shoulder as before just other ligaments... hopefully be back soon."

Impact Paqueta missed a couple weeks earlier in the season with a collarbone injury and it looks like he suffered another one, except to different ligaments. That means there's a good chance he'll miss the next couple matches in February. Tomas Soucek replaced him in the midfield and is expected to take up that starting role in the next couple contests.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off early with shoulder injury Paqueta was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Chelsea due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Paqueta injured the shoulder early in the match, attempting to play on but ultimately being replaced by Tomas Soucek in the 14th minute. Paqueta immediately went down the tunnel for testing so the extent of injury should be revealed following the match.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paqueta's deeper role is working - his combination with Rice suits West Ham The Brazilian was bought to provide goals and assists. He might actually have a better chance of doing both from his new deeper role

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tallies goal Paqueta scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Paqueta tied the game up for West Ham with a goal during the first half of the match on Saturday. That was his second goal in four matches. Prior, he had failed to record a goal in 10 games since joining the team from Lyon.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle's shutout run ends in 1-1 draw with West Ham

Newastle has conceded for the first time in the English Premier League since November

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Converts PK in draw Paqueta scored one goal from five shots, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross, made three tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at...

Impact Paqueta converted a PK just before halftime to help his side earn the road draw. The midfielder now has two goals and three assists in the season. He also led his side in shots during the match.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo earns point for Leeds in 2-2 draw with West Ham

Rodrigo salvaged a point for Leeds in a 2-2 draw with fellow Premier League struggler West Ham

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press