West Ham schedule press conference amid Lopetegui sack update – Dharmesh Sheth
Julen Lopetegui will speak to the media at the West Ham United pre-match press conference as usual ahead of the clash against Wolves, Dharmesh Sheth reports.
The Sky Sports journalist reported via X [5 December] that Lopetegui will remain in charge to face Wolves despite ongoing talks regarding his future following the 3-1 loss against Leicester City on Tuesday [3 November].
Lopetegui expected to be present in the dugout for the clash on Monday [9 November] and remains confident in his ability to turn the tide at the London Stadium [Sky Sports].
“Lopetegui will address media in pre-match news conference tomorrow,” Sheth said. “Will be in charge v Wolves on Monday night.
“But with results not matching expectations, talks over his future will continue.”
Julen Lopetegui has one last throw of the die at West Ham United
West Ham have been rooted to 14th place in the Premier League throughout a turbulent string of results and can consider themselves fortunate the sides in the relegation zone have continued to drop points.
The 2-0 win against Newcastle United provided a shimmer of hope to the supporters, but in true Lopetegui fashion, his Hammers side have subsequently been handed a stark reality check in the 5-2 loss against Arsenal and the more damning 3-1 loss against Leicester City.
According to Fabrizio Romano [5 December], the board are willing to give the Spaniard the chance to redeem himself one final time in the upcoming clash against Wolves and another under-fire boss in Gary O’Neil.
Wolves are coming off the back of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Everton, and the Hammers will have no better opportunity to gain a monumental three points against a side who can be dangerous on any given day.
Therefore, David Sullivan risks throwing his name into the firing line after the supporters made their feelings known towards Lopetegui, calling for the Spaniard to be dismissed during the 3-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium.
This is well and truly the last chance saloon for Lopetegui, and while perhaps undeservedly so, his fate in East London will be decided one way or another on the result that transpires at the London Stadium on Monday (9 December).
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