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Julen Lopetegui could be fired at West Ham by David Sullivan [Credit: Imago]
Josh Edwards
Fri 6 December 2024 16:10, UK
Julen Lopetegui will be the focus of a no-win situation at West Ham regardless of what happens against Wolves on Monday and David Sullivan may have already made a decision.
West Ham’s recent defeat against Leicester City was seen by many as the final nail in the coffin for Loeptegui although the Spaniard somehow remains the Hammers boss.
Life under Lopetegui has been miserable for all involved and the regression since his appointment is disturbing.
A win against Wolves will keep him in a job. Although it will just delay the inevitable sacking and paper over the growing cracks at the London Stadium. A draw just keeps the situation in limbo and a defeat will raise even more questions as to why he was allowed to remain in charge.
The Spaniard are in a no-win situation – as are the fans – and it’s near impossible to see an outcome that will assuage supporters regardless of what happens against fellow strugglers Wolves.
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Whatever happens on Monday, it will not improve things at West Ham. A dismal campaign to date has already seen the majority of the fans turn on the Spaniard for all of the right reasons and very few will be able to provide a sufficient reason to back him.
The Irons have been embarrassing under his stewardship. No identity, no clear way of playing and no confidence from the players. Understandably so.
Having already reportedly had a row with Jean-Clair Todibo, it’s remarkable that he remains in charge with everything considered.
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West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui [Credit: Imago]
A win against Wolves will not ease the situation at all. In fact, it would take an astounding winning run for Lopetegui to win back the trust that was lost when he was first announced as manager.
There is simply no way back for him and Sullivan must surely have that in mind. As to why he hasn’t acted on it yet is baffling.
In other West Ham news, Vicky Gomersall was gobsmacked after what Kaveh Solhekol revealed about the Irons live on Sky Sports News.
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