The West Ham star has been destroyed for his role in the 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea despite scoring a stunning early opener.

Paqueta, once dubbed ‘extraordinary’, remains a top-level midfielder in the Premier League and, after an underwhelming campaign last year shrouded in doubt, West Ham could benefit from his talents this season should a move fail to materialise.

Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez drew howls of derision after hopelessly flapping at Lucas Paqueta's long-distance strike which gave West Ham the lead.

Lucas Paqueta shared a heartfelt post despite West Ham getting demolished against Chelsea in the Premier League.

West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady is adamant that Lucas Paqueta will stay at the club this season. There has been speculation that Paqueta, who was recently cleared of spot-fixing charges, could look to seek a move away this summer. The 27-year-old attracted interest from Manchester City earlier in the summer.

Manager Graham Potter has made it clear to West Ham United that he wants Lucas Paqueta to stay at the club, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Football Association (FA) recently cleared

Chelsea went down early at West Ham but responded with vigor through a quintet of goal scorers led by Joao Pedro on Friday at the London Stadium.

Lucas Paqueta did not wait to let his feelings be known after an independent commission found four alleged breaches of the English Football Association’s betting rules could not be proven.

Lucas Paquetá's stunning sixth-minute strike has given West Ham United an early lead in our home Premier League opener against Chelsea. The Brazil playmaker smashed a swerving left-footed drive from 25 yards into the top right hand corner of Robert Sánchez's net to get London Stadium rocking.