West Ham United have failed to confirm the rumour that head coach Julen Lopetegui will be dismissed if he loses his next two games. C&H contacted a London Stadium source to seek clarification on the speculation but the club have thus far remained tight lipped.
However, it seems clear that the Hammers hierarchy have been in contact with former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic about taking over the West Ham hot seat.
The Hammers face Leicester City on Tuesday night, followed by relegation strugglers Wolverhampton the following Monday. Reports suggest that in the unlikely event West Ham lose both games against these struggling Premier League teams, Lopetegui would face the sack.
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Understandably, the club have refused to confirm what is little more than speculation. However, if West Ham were to lose to both teams battling relegation, it’s hard to see how the former Real Madrid coach could remain in his position.
That said, I believe it’s highly unlikely Lopetegui would lose both games, given the embarrassment of riches at his disposal.