Moyes: Rice's contract is still a long way off and West Ham need to build the team around him

Tonight West Ham will play away to Crystal Palace, and Rice is expected to make the Hammers' 150th appearance. West Ham boss Moyes said before the match that Rice's contract was still a long way off and the club was not panicking about it and West Ham needed to build the team around him.

Moyes: Rice has signed a long-term contract with the team, so from that point of view, we don't have much panic. We had no intention of selling him, as I've said many times. ”

"My job is to continue to build the club and improve the level of West Ham. We need Rice to have players of his level around him. His performance this season has been a surprise for us and hopefully he can continue to push the team to progress. ”

'I hope Rice's passing ability can get better, but Rice is a midfielder all-rounder, he's good in the midfield area and there are not many players better than him.

Rice's current contract with West Ham expires in 2024 and could be extended by another year. Rice has made 23 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists.

（mageth）