Lopetegui on brink of West Ham United sack, potential successor named – Fabrizio Romano
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is “on the brink” of facing the sack with Edin Terzic his potential successor, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano reported via his Daily Briefing on Sunday (3 November) that Lopetegui is under heavy scrutiny and that the Hammers “could appoint Edin Terzic”.
Their 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday (2 November) could have proven to be the final straw for the Spaniard, who has failed to have a positive impact at the club.
West Ham need to act quickly to get Edin Terzic
Life under Lopetegui has been miserable for the Hammers and their recent hammering at the hands of Nottingham Forest just piled extra misery on the club.
His side currently sit miserably down in 14th having won just three of their opening 12 games and it may only be a matter of time before Lopetegui gets the boot despite recent comments.
Terzic is a manager with plenty of pedigree and his role as assistant manager at West Ham back in 2017 could put the club in good stead when acquiring his signature.
Despite failing to win a league title during his time at Borussia Dortmund, Terzic was able to win two trophies and could aid the Hammers with their vision of challenging at the top end of the table.
With it still being early in the season, the Irons can still achieve some form of success but much of that will hinge on how quickly they can act on the availability of a top-level coach.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers could be without Mohammed Kudus for a further three matches after the forward was sent off against Tottenham.
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