West Ham United fans have already made their minds up on the club’s last minute signing in the January window, according to fan comments across just about every channel.
Axel Disasi is proving a big ‘hit’ with Hammers fans.
Perhaps fans are simply relieved to see his fitness levels are nothing like reported before he signed, perhaps because his attitude has been exemplary – unlike the rumours of discontent on deadline day. After just two games, the Frenchman from Chelsea has slotted in and looked the real deal.
West Ham fans have taken to him. And it would seem it’s a two way street as far as the player’s appreciation of all things West Ham, at the same time relishing being part of a match day squad once again after half a season on the sidelines.
Speaking on the latest Ironcast podcast, Axel Disasi made his professional, responsible approach to game preparation for the Hammers very clear:
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“I do the bike, stretching, sauna, and core work. This afternoon, I’ll do cryotherapy and the hyperbaric chamber – all that stuff to be ready to play,”
“I’ve always done that throughout my career because I want to be on the pitch for every match. I have to use every tool available to be ready because every game is tough.
Axel Disasi joins West Ham from Chelsea on loan
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“So far, it’s been really nice. As you know, my situation before was a little bit crazy so, for me, it is only positive to be here. It feels great to be part of something and to be in the group. The way the staff and the team have welcomed me… honestly, thank you to everyone.
“I feel I am in the right place. It feels like a family, and I love feeling that. Honestly, I’m good.”
Looking like another shrewd Nuno signing, Disasi has impressed with his physicality and competency at the heart of a Hammers defence that had been porous before his arrival. The glowing manner in which he speaks of his West Ham experience will raise hopes that a permanent deal might be in the offing.
First things first: There’s the small matter of six wins in twelve games required in the coming months before any thoughts can turn to signing him as a West Ham player. But the early signs are definitely ‘encouraging’.