Julen Lopetegui insists Lucas Paqueta is '100 per cent' committed to West Ham - despite his cryptic message ahead of West Ham's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Paqueta scored from the spot three minutes from time when Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross struck Tyler Adams on the arm and the video referee awarded the penalty.
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It was only a stoppage time free kick from Enes Unal that saw the Cherries avoid defeat. Recent media reports claimed Paqueta is keen on a return to boyhood club Flamengo, though he ran over to embrace Lopetegui after scoring his penalty. ‘Did you see the match he played,’ said Lopetegui when asked if he saw Paqueta’s future at West Ham. ‘I think this is the answer.
![[Andoni Iraola blasted VAR for going against refereeing advice - after West Ham were awarded a late penalty against Bournemouth]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/23/93214159-0-image-a-1_1734392339478.jpg)
‘The commitment and behaviour he showed today was 100 per cent with us. The only future I can think about him is he has to be ready for the next big challenge we have against Brighton.’. Julen Lopetegui said Paqueta was '100 per cent' committed, although the Brazilian posted a cryptic post before the game with lyrics from a song called 'Vem Me Buscar': 'Come Get Me'.
![[Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross struck Tyler Adams' arm, but managers had been advised that defenders do not need to put their hands behind their backs]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/23/93214087-0-image-a-2_1734392379848.jpg)
Lucas Paqueta converted from the penalty spot but Bournemouth equalised in the 90th minute. Andoni Iraola blasted VAR for going against refereeing advice - after West Ham were awarded a late penalty against Bournemouth. Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross struck Tyler Adams' arm, but managers had been advised that defenders do not need to put their hands behind their backs.
