West Ham set to sack Lopetegui.

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West Ham board are running out of patience with Julen Lopetegui performance and could be sack.

The Spanish manager replace David Moyes last summer but has suffered a disappointing run of two wins, two draws and four losses, most recently being thrash 1-4 by Tottenham Hotspur. 

This has led to reports that the board is showing signs of dissatisfaction with Lopetegui, with one member of the management team demanding an urgent meeting to assess the situation.

This is not the first time that West Ham management has shown dissatisfaction with the Spanish coach, as several English media outlets previously reported that the club’s higher-ups had nudged Lopetegui to improve the team’s performance to match the club’s significant investment.

West Ham’s start to the season has been anything but smooth, and much of the conversation centres around Julen Lopetegui. With a string of disappointing results and tactical inconsistencies, fans and pundits alike are questioning whether Lopetegui is the right man to lead West Ham forward. On The Athletic Football Podcast, host Ayo Akinwolere sat down with Jon Mackenzie and writer but also a West Ham fan Benji Lanyado to discuss the club’s current situation.

Meanwhile, the name of Graham Potter is trending, with British media reporting that West Ham’s management team is ready to persuade the former Brighton and Chelsea coach if the club decides to change the head coach.

The Hammers then face Manchester United in the Premier League UFABET next Sunday, before a trip to Forest and a home clash with Everton before the international break.