Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United face Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Monday Night. Kick-off is at 20:00. Last Word on Football brings you a West Ham Predicted Lineup.
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs Bournemouth
How West Ham Have Lined up Recently
As Alphonse Areola is absent with an injury, Polish international Lukasz Fabianski has started the last six matches for Lopetegui’s side. Despite the 39-year-old being called into action, he kept two consecutive clean sheets in his first matches. He has entered a defence that has conceded the fourth most goals in the league this season.
Lopetegui has altered the defence a few times this season but has landed with a back four consisting of Emerson, Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Thatbeing said, after a major falling out between the manager and Todibo, he hasbeen benched for the past two gamesmaking room for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Vladimir Coufal has also replaced Emerson recently.
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The midfield has also been consistent, with Lopetegui preferring two defensive midfielders.This has usually been between Edson Alvarez and Guido Rodriguez, with Tomas Soucek alternating between them both, albeit after his goal against Wolves, he may be starting more often. Carlos Soler has also played more attacking rolesmuch like Crysencio Summerville on the wing.
Mohammed Kudus returned to the starting lineup against Leicester City after serving his five-match suspension which he picked up after an away defeat to Tottenham.He replaced Summervillewho was benched for this matchdespite positive recent performances. Lucas Paquetawas also dropped for Edson Alvarez.In their latest match against Wolves, Jarrow Bowen started up-front, replacing the injured Michail Antonio. Niklas Fullkrug made an appearance against Leicester.
West Ham’s Recent Form
Julen Lopetegui is under immense pressure to keep his job, surviving a match coined “El Sackico” against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week. A 2-1 win at home helped ease pressure on his job, but fans are far from convinced.
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This is because the Hammers have been inconsistent under the Spaniard’s management, only winning two of the last five matches. Three weeks ago, his side fell to a heavy 5-2 defeat to Arenal at home. The visitors scored four goals inside the first 36 minutes with the Gunners scoring their last from the spot right on the cusp of halftime. Their last away match resulted in a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, which resulted in David Sullivan calling their latest match against Wolves “D-Day for Lopetegui”.
West Ham Injuries to Consider
Lopetegui has two absences to consider. Emersonis suspended due to picking up five yellow cards before the halfway point in the season. He will be available for their next match at home to BrightononDecember, 21st2024.
The only injury Lopetegui has to consider is that of Antonio, who will be out for the remainder of the season due to being involved in a car crash. There is no return date for him as of yet.
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs Bournemouth
GK – Fabianski
LB – Coufal
CB – Kilman
CB – Mavropanos
RB – Wan-Bissaka
CM – Soucek
CM – Alvarez
LW – Kudus
CM – Soler
RW – Summerville
ST – Bowen