West Ham United confirmed XI v Nottingham Forest: Summerville call made, regular axed
Julen Lopetegui has made two changes to his team as West Ham United are set to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The City Ground will host the Hammers on 2 November as they look to build on their 2-1 win against Manchester United last week.
Lopetegui’s team has been confirmed on the club’s official X account [2 November], with Carlos Soler and Michail Antonio, who started against the Red Devils, having been dropped as Jean-Clair Todibo and Crysencio Summerville make it into the starting lineup.
West Ham United need win over Nottingham Forest
The Irons have struggled to find consistency since the arrival of the Spanish head coach in the dugout.
West Ham fans wanted David Moyes out in order for someone to come in and make the team play expansive football.
But that has not been the case under Lopetegui, who has failed to get results in his short tenure so far at the club, leading to questions being raised about the manager’s future.
Forest have impressed many this season under Nuno Espirito Santo, with Chris Wood leading the line exceptionally for the Tricky Trees.
The Kiwi striker was subject to a late fitness check and was struggling to be fit but is set to start for the hosts.
West Ham are currently 13th in the table and have the opportunity to go within two points of Forest with a win over them.
The Hammers will face Everton next before taking on Newcastle United and Arsenal in the league.
It looks like Lopetegui is going with a back five, and with some tricky fixtures ahead, the London Stadium faithful will hope to get something from the City Ground.
In other West Ham news, Jamie Carragher predicts the scoreline for the upcoming game.
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