West Ham have 'major concerns' about Taty Castellanos - 'He could cost them promotion'

West Ham have major concerns about Castellanos' form in the Championship, with the striker scoring just once in 11 league games and fears his struggles could cost them promotion.

West Ham United are concerned about Taty Castellanos' performances since their relegation to the Championship. The 28-year-old has managed just one goal in 11 league appearances this season, prompting doubts about his suitability as the club's lone centre-forward.

Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Castellanos has been playing below Championship standard despite high expectations when he arrived from Lazio for £26 million last January. Brown warned that if the Argentina international continues his current form, "he could cost them promotion, because you're not going to win games with a striker who can't score goals."

Despite West Ham sitting third in the table with 32 goals scored in 12 games, there is frustration that Castellanos is not contributing enough. The concerns are now affecting the wider club, with pressure mounting on manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who has been told by the board they expect automatic promotion.