Julen Lopetegui facing the heat at West Ham United as new sack update drops – Exclusive
Julen Lopetegui does have the support of the board but there is pressure on the Spaniard to improve, West Ham Zone understands.
A source close to the situation has told West Ham Zone that the manager is aware of the situation and there are alternatives being considered if he cannot turn things around as reported by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Hammers take on Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Everton before the third international break of the season and the board will analyse how the team performs.
Julen Lopetegui needs to turn things around quickly
The Spaniard has had a slow start to life at the London Stadium and knows that things need to improve sooner rather than later.
The Irons sit in 16th with two wins from eight games and given the expectations of a top-half finish, they find themselves in a relegation battle.
If the situation has not improved before the next international break, the owners may be tempted to part ways with the Spaniard.
Lopetegui has an impressive CV comprising Real Madrid and the Spain national team, so he has been in high-pressure environments before.
It’s time he proves he can rise up to the occasion and get the job done and ensure the Hammers go on a run.
In other West Ham news, a potential Julen Lopetegui replacement is now ready to join and David Sullivan has a huge decision to make.
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