Julen Lopetegui to axe West Ham United ace Carlos Soler

Julen Lopetegui will have no choice but to take West Ham attacking midfielder Carlos Soler off at half-time against Bournemouth on Monday night.

The Hammers have travelled south to take on the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium on 16 December.

While Soler has not been poor, he's picked up a yellow card and that will make him a liability going into the second half with the game tied at 0-0.

West Ham need a game changer in the final third v Bournemouth

Lopetegui knows that this game is there for the taking as Bournemouth have struggled to get into a rhythm.

The visitors have found a way to work the Cherries out as the hosts have struggled in the build up.

However, what the Irons are lacking is the cutting edge in front of goal and that can change if he brings on Crysencio Summerville.

The Dutch attacker has the ability to be a game changer as he's exceptional at dribbling past opponents and having a crack at goal.

If he comes on, Lucas Paqueta could play centrally, Mohammed Kudus can move to the right and Summerville on the left.

With Jarrod Bowen leading the line, they can keep rotating places and making it a fluid attack.

In other West Ham news, the club want to secure the services of a 2022 World Cup runner up in the January transfer window and a move is on the cards.

For more West Ham news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.