Graham Potter couldn’t be more wrong about West Ham with what he’s told BBC Sport
Graham Potter is already under pressure going into the 2025/26 campaign.
It is no secret that the Hammers were awful under the Englishman last season, with the former Chelsea boss only managing five wins in 19 matches.
Therefore, Potter could well face the sack at West Ham if the London club does not get off to a good start.
Signings are crucial to avoiding this. However, to date, the Hammers have only managed to bring in five players, including the permanent signing of Jean-Clair Todibo.
Graham Potter doesn’t believe West Ham have to make ‘drastic changes’
Going into the new campaign, it is clear that optimism is low at the London Stadium.
West Ham could well find themselves in a relegation battle if things go poorly.
However, Potter does not seem concerned in his interview with BBC Sport on 13 August.
In one segment, he said: “I don’t think we needed drastic change.”
However, the Hammers manager could not be more wrong.
- Potter has one of the worst Premier League win percentages of any West Ham manager
- The manager has one just five of his 19 games in charge
- Since then, Potter has lost Mohammed Kudus to Spurs who is yet to be replaced
Given the strength of the promoted sides and the players they are bringing in, they could easily stay up.
On top of this, Manchester United and Tottenham are extremely unlikely to be among the bottom few teams this season, which could leave West Ham in a precarious situation.
While sides like Wolves and Brentford may struggle, the Hammers are more than likely going to be in an uncomfortable situation this campaign and may find themselves looking over their shoulders.
Therefore, Potter stating that West Ham “don’t need drastic changes” is simply absurd, and only strikes more fear among the fanbase.
Realistically, the Hammers need at least three more signings, and if the manager cannot see this, maybe he isn’t the right man for the job.
Who do West Ham need to sign?
Going into the final weeks of the window, if West Ham are to sign anyone, they don’t have a lot of time.
A striker would have been ideal. However, it has since been reported that a striker is no longer a priority at West Ham.
A new midfielder would also be ideal, with the Hammers currently eyeing Mateus Fernandes.
| West Ham signings so far this summer |
| Jean-Clair Todibo |
| El Hadji Malick Diouf |
| Mads Hermansen |
| Kyle Walker-Peters |
| Callum Wilson |
However, with Southampton wanting over £50million for their star man, it could be difficult to get a deal done.
Nevertheless, if a striker and midfielder can be brought in before the window closes, West Ham fans may be able to look up the table with more optimism.
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