Jeremy Ngakia came in for his West Ham United debut during the 2-0 loss against Liverpool, which is hardly the easiest of games for a player's first senior start.Replacing Pablo Zabaleta, he had a shaky start, struggling with his first clearances and taking a few unsure touches, but the 19-year-old grew into the game once he had settled down, taking on Andrew Robertson and playing some nice passes.

This has been enough to earn praise for West Ham insider ExWHUemployee.

There are plenty of fans who agree with him, as one suggested he was "one of our best players".

In total, he completed two dribbles, won two aerial duels and won both of the tackles that he attempted throughout the 90 minutes - indicating that the teenager was able to hold his own.

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Coming up with a performance such as that, in which he didn't look like a weak link, has earned him respect and praise from the Hammers faithful.

There have even been comparisons made with Pablo Zabaleta and Ryan Fredericks, as some fans have gone on to claim that the academy graduate did a better job than the senior figures would have.

One claimed that "Zaba would have been ripped apart", coming directly up against Divock Origi and Robertson.

While Ngakia's performance wasn't enough to get any points for West Ham, it seems as though he has done enough to get himself into the fans' good books.

Meanwhile, West Ham are reportedly in advanced talks to sign a Frenchman.