AliousWest Ham’s Striker Curse Strikes Again: Ferguson Fades, Alberto Falters as Misfortune Looms
Evan Ferguson’s loan spell at West Ham United has been a major disappointment, falling drastically short of the expectations set when he arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Seagulls are reportedly furious that their young talent has barely seen any minutes on the pitch, particularly given West Ham’s lack of striking options.
Manager Graham Potter’s decision to often deploy just two forwards has not only irked Brighton officials but has also left Hammers fans scratching their heads.
Despite a clear opportunity to gain valuable experience, Ferguson has logged just over ninety minutes in total since his arrival and is likely to leave the London Stadium without a single goal to his name.
His fitness remains untested, his rhythm unproven, and the overall feeling is that of a squandered opportunity—one that seems to trouble everyone involved except Potter, who has consistently overlooked him.
Now, another name is lining up to potentially fall victim to what many are calling West Ham’s “striker curse.” Brazilian forward Yuri Alberto, who has been on the Hammers’ radar in multiple transfer windows—including strong links as recently as last week—seems to be suffering a sudden decline in form.
After winning the Brazilian league’s golden boot, Alberto has failed to score in his last eight appearances and looks a shadow of the clinical striker he once was.
Ironically, this dry spell may inadvertently benefit West Ham in negotiations.
His plummeting value could lower the transfer fee his current club demands—suggesting that while the “curse” is real, it may still play into West Ham’s hands during the summer transfer window.
Still, with Ferguson’s failed loan fresh in memory, fans may remain skeptical until a true goal-scorer breaks the cycle at the London Stadium.
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