“Key West Ham source clarifies Lopetegui situation and major concern ahead of Brentford clash”

Julen Lopetegui’s tenure at West Ham has gone from bad to worse, as evidenced by their latest defeat.

After a demoralizing 3-0 loss to Chelsea over the weekend, Lopetegui’s side traveled to Anfield for a Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool, hoping for improvement.

Although there were fleeting moments where the Hammers appeared competitive, their defensive frailties were once again glaringly evident, culminating in a crushing 5-1 loss.

The night started with some promise for West Ham when they took the lead through an own goal in the 21st minute.

However, the defensive cracks that have plagued them all season reappeared, and three minutes later, Liverpool leveled the score.

The goal stood despite a lack of VAR intervention, which would likely have ruled the goal offside.

West Ham’s poor defending continues to be a problem; no Premier League team has allowed more shots on their goal this season.

In the second half, the Hammers had several opportunities to regain the lead, but referee Andy Madley waved away multiple penalty appeals.

Then came another worrying collapse for Lopetegui’s side.

Liverpool capitalized on West Ham’s missed opportunities, taking the lead at the other end and adding insult to injury.

The situation worsened when Edson Alvarez was sent off for two reckless yellow cards, leaving West Ham vulnerable.

The red card triggered a complete meltdown, and West Ham conceded five goals, bringing their total to eight goals allowed in just two games.

Lopetegui’s start in East London now stands at four defeats, two wins, and a draw, with one of the victories coming in the cup against Bournemouth.

As pressure mounts on the Spanish coach, the results are becoming increasingly alarming.

Following the defeat to Chelsea, a source within the club told Hammers News that the West Ham board recognized the need for significant improvement, stating, “We are very poor and must improve.”

Now, with two critical Premier League matches against Brentford and Ipswich on the horizon, the situation has escalated.

A senior figure close to the club’s ownership spoke exclusively to Hammers News, stressing the importance of the next two games.

“The next two games against Brentford and Ipswich are huge,” the source revealed. “And now we have Alvarez suspended for Brentford sadly.”

These comments underline the gravity of West Ham’s current predicament and highlight Lopetegui’s task in steering the team back on course.

There were glimpses of progress against Liverpool, with improved pressing and some encouraging attacking play.

However, the team’s defensive woes have persisted throughout Lopetegui’s tenure, especially against stronger sides.

Fulham, Crystal Palace, and even Bournemouth in the cup had ample opportunities to dominate West Ham before the Hammers managed to scrape results.

One of the key issues appears to be Lopetegui’s approach to transforming the team’s style of play too quickly.

West Ham’s defensive organization has been poor, leaving them vulnerable at the back.

Much of this stems from a lack of cohesion in midfield and the manager’s habit of making numerous changes from game to game.

His gradual introduction of new signings has also been problematic.

Instead of integrating smoothly, the players often appear rusty, lacking match sharpness, and subject to scrutiny immediately after entering the team.

The result has been a frustrating start to the season for both the players and fans, with any initial excitement quickly dissipating.

As the fixtures against Brentford and Ipswich loom, it is clear that Lopetegui must secure positive results.

Failure to do so could make the October international break a particularly tense period for the Spaniard, with his future at the club hanging in the balance.