Julen Lopetegui close to the exclusion of West Ham. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
West Ham have had an abysmal start to the 2024/25 campaign and if the Hammers lose to Everton on Saturday, Julen Lopetegui is unlikely to remain in charge once the Premier League resumes after the international break.
The London club brought in the Spanish manager in the summer to replace David Moyes, who was criticized by some factions of the West Ham fans for his style of play.
The grass hasn’t been greener on the other side as the Irons currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with three wins from 10 and were also kicked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool at the start of the season
The opening phase of the current campaign has been very disconcerting, especially when there was so much excitement in the London Stadium ahead of this term. West Ham spent more than £100m on signings during the summer transfer window but are yet to see a return on their investment.
The Hammers were knocked out last time out against Nottingham Forest losing 3-0 to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, and should the London team falls to Everton on Saturday, Lopetegui could be fired.
Failed Chelsea boss could replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham
West Ham will review Lopetegui’s position if they lose at home to Everton on Saturday, according to reports the guardian. The club’s board hope that their coach will turn their situation around, but it is likely that another defeat will be the Spanish coach’s.
If the Hammers sack Lopetegui, the London side could move for former Chelsea boss Graham Potter during the international break.
The England manager has been out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge in April 2023 and West Ham could be the challenge he is looking for. The 49-year-old did an outstanding job at Brighton but was unable to manage the disaster at Chelsea.
Potter failed at Stamford Bridge, but so have many others, and his appointment could be a big one for the Irons, with other clubs after having looked at the English in recent months.
The report has also linked former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic with the role, but all of that is irrelevant if Lopetegui can start producing results at the London Stadium.
