Slaven Bilic has claimed that Dimitri Payet has the ability to become West Ham United's version of Manchester City playmaker David Silva.
The 28-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to his career with the Hammers following his £10.7m from Marseille as he has notched three goals in his first five matches in the Premier League.
Hammers boss Bilic told reporters: "The difference between Payet and Silva is that Silva has been doing it here for four years now – while Payet has done it for five games.
"He has to do it on a longer scale – which I think I will.
"If he stays calm and motivated which is also part of our job – and he doesn't get carried away by the headlines he's making – then he will get to that level."
West Ham are fifth in the Premier League ahead of their game against City later today.
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Simon Sinclair
Simon Sinclair
