THILO KEHRER got off to a horror start at West Ham after giving away a penalty 20 minutes into his Premier League debut against Brighton.
The defender has been thrown straight into the team with David Moyes short of a few centre-backs.
West Ham are without a win in their opening two Prem games, losing to Manchester City and league newcomers Nottingham Forest.
And they got off to a nightmare start against Brighton as ex-PSG ace Kehrer conceded a penalty.
Centre-back partner Kurt Zouma lost possession, leaving West Ham short at the back.
Danny Welbeck was then slipped through on goal and Kehrer mistimed his challenge – bringing the former England international down.
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The referee pointed to the spot and Alexis Mac Allister dispatched the spot-kick to fire Brighton ahead.
Kehrer completed his £10million switch to East London on Wednesday, penning a four-year contract.
The Hammers were especially eager to strengthen at the back after losing fellow new-boy Nayef Aguerd to a serious ankle injury last month while Issa Diop joined Fulham.
West Ham are yet to beat Brighton in the Prem in ten attempts – with the Seagulls undefeated in their five visits to the London Stadium.
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A win would mean Brighton have taken seven from an available nine.
The Seagulls started their campaign off with a win at Old Trafford over Manchester United.
They then followed that result up with a draw with Newcastle.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
