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‘Where is Mavropanos?’: Dino and Kante snubs spark West Ham debate

Normally, when looking at two extremes, the truth often sits somewhere in the middle. Can the same be said about Konstantinos Mavropanos’ inconsistent, strange, and…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:00 PM
‘Where is Mavropanos?’: Dino and Kante snubs spark West Ham debate
Key Things to Know
  • Konstantinos Mavropanos is West Ham's joint-top Championship scorer with four goals alongside Jarrod Bowen.
  • A late Mavropanos equalizer saved West Ham from defeat against Millwall on Saturday.
  • West Ham has conceded 11 league goals, nearly double the tally of Championship leaders Swansea City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos has experienced a conflicting start to the Championship campaign under manager Nuno. Mavropanos scored a late equalizer against Millwall on Saturday, bringing his tally to four goals and tying him with Jarrod Bowen as the club's joint-highest league scorer this season. However, his omission from a top-five player ranking sparked fan discussion due to recurrent defensive errors.

Despite contributing vital goals, including in a 4-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mavropanos has been criticized for defensive blunders that contributed to a loss against Charlton Athletic. West Ham has conceded 11 league goals, nearly double the tally of leaders Swansea City, prompting debate regarding his defensive performance alongside players like Axel Disasi and Mohamadou Kante.

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