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West Ham midfielder Sofiane Feghouli admits he struggled in 'radical' switch to direct football on moving to England

West Ham's Sofiane Feghouli faced a 'radical change' in football style when he moved from Valencia at the start of the season but is settling well after an initial injury setback, the midfielder has said.

The Algerian international, who spent six seasons in La Liga, suffered a hamstring injury in August that sidelined him for six weeks and on his return to full fitness found it difficult to break into Slaven Bilic's side.

He struggled to adapt to a more direct style of play in the Premier League.

West Ham midfielder Sofiane Feghouli has spoken out on his adaption to life in England
West Ham midfielder Sofiane Feghouli has spoken out on his adaption to life in England
Feghouli previously played for Valencia and says he had to learn to deal with direct football
Feghouli previously played for Valencia and says he had to learn to deal with direct football

'It's been a radical change in footballing terms,' Feghouli told the club's website.