Opinion: ‘Shocking’ Player Likely Concerned About West Ham Future as January Replacement Targeted
West Ham United's Major Issue Under Julen Lopetegui: Conceding Too Many Goals
David Moyes faced criticism for his defensive tactics last season, which saw West Ham concede the fourth-most goals in the Premier League.
Despite changes in personnel, this trend persists, with the team currently in 14th place after 15 matches. Only Leicester City, Wolves, and Southampton have conceded more goals than the Hammers.
The inclusion of Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Konstantinos Mavropanos in the defense has contributed to these struggles, highlighting the need for a new signing to bolster the backline for the team’s survival this season.
Reports from TBR Football suggest that West Ham is interested in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi in the upcoming January transfer window, with a potential loan deal being discussed.
Mavropanos, whose time at West Ham has divided opinion, has had a disappointing season.
Starting alongside Kilman at the beginning of the campaign, the Greek international has made nine league appearances, but his form has dropped significantly since last season, when he was criticized as “shocking” by talkSPORT.
Kilman and Todibo are now forming a solid partnership, which has seen Mavropanos relegated to a sporadic role in the starting XI.
With Disasi reportedly a target, Mavropanos’ future at West Ham is uncertain, and a departure could be on the horizon, marking the end of his time at the club.
