Lucas Perez reportedly refused to heat up in opposition to Everton when requested via West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini.

In line with Sky Sports activities, the previous Arsenal striker was once intended to interchange Mark Noble within the 70th minute, however Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez got here on as an alternative.

The Spaniard, who handiest joined the Hammers a month in the past, may well be observed arguing with one of the crucial membership’s coaches as he remained in his seat.

West Ham have been high-quality with out him, although, as they cruised to a 3-1 victory at Goodison Park.

Two objectives from Andriy Yarmolenko and a 3rd from Marko Arnautovic sealed Pellegrini’s first Premier League issues as West Ham boss, finishing a run of 4 directly defeats.

The Chilean denied claims that Perez refused to heat up, regarding the substitution of Arnautovic moderately than Noble.

He mentioned: “When Marko was once injured I referred to as Lucas to warm-up, however Antonio was once in a position.”