Julen Lopetegui relieved as update shared ahead of Newcastle United v West Ham
Julen Lopetegui will be relieved to see Newcastle United are to be without a couple more defenders against West Ham United after the international break.
The Hammers have not had an ideal start to the season under the Spaniard, with results and performances not matching supporters’ expectations.
After a draw against Everton last time out, a trip to St James’ Park on 25 November is next and that has not been a happy hunting ground for the Irons, winning there just once in the last five years.
With that being said, Lopetegui has been handed a potential boost for the trip up North which will leave the under-pressure manager relieved.
Julen Lopetegui to be relieved by squad update ahead of Newcastle v West Ham
Eddie Howe’s side are already without Sven Botman through injury and now also have Dan Burn and Emil Krafth on their list of absentees.
Burn picked up a one-match suspension in Newcastle’s win over Nottingham Forest in controversial fashion, while Krafth has pulled out of Sweden’s upcoming fixtures through injury.
Ex-Brighton man Burn was handed a yellow card for a cynical foul just seconds after Tino Livramento was adjudged not to have been fouled, much to Howe’s dismay.
The Magpies’ loss is the Hammers’ gain and that will no doubt please Lopetegui as he looks to pick up a much-needed win.
The ex-Real Madrid boss has overseen just three Premier League wins this season, which has led to pressure building from supporters in recent weeks.
Despite patience seemingly coming from David Sullivan and Co., it won’t be long before fans turn the London Stadium toxic and let the chairman know what they think.
As a result, Lopetegui will be hoping to take advantage after the international break in a clash against a Newcastle side with multiple first-team stars missing,
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