West Ham Lopetegui Terzic
West Ham could replace Julen Lopetegui with Edin Terzic (credit: Imago)
Max Wilkins
Thu 5 December 2024 10:40, UK
Edin Terzic would be open to the manager job at West Ham as “huge” pressure builds on Julen Lopetegui, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper reported on 5 December (back page) that the Hammers are “tentatively” considering replacements for the Spaniard after the 3-1 defeat against Leicester City.
This has piled “huge pressure” on the Irons’ head coach with former Borussia Dortmund boss Terzic open to taking over at the London Stadium after being sounded out
Edin Terzic could replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham
The defeat at the King Power on Tuesday (3 December) just looked to be the straw that broke the camel’s back for the ex-Real Madrid boss.
The performance on the night wasn’t particularly negative but his side just didn’t take their chances where Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men did.
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This sparked chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” from the away end which may mean the Spaniard’s race is run in East London.
If the Hammers are to sack Lopetegui, they could go further wrong than bringing in Terzic given his pedigree from his spell with Dortmund.
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui is off to a rocky start at West Ham United. (Credit: Imago)
The 42-year-old reached a Champions League final last year and plays a positive brand of football that will also appease the Hammers faithful.
This could prove to be a bold but wise move from Sullivan and Co. as they look to rebuild bridges with fans after a difficult start to the season under the Spaniard in his first year in charge.
In other West Ham news, Danny Murphy says that the end is near for Lopetegui after what the fans did.
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