What several senior West Ham players currently feel about Julen Lopetegui – talkSPORT
Lopetegui is already facing calls for his dismissal as West Ham considers alternative managerial options.
A report this week has revealed what “several” senior West Ham United players reportedly feel about manager Julen Lopetegui amid growing pressure on the Spaniard following a lackluster start to the 2024/2025 season.
Lopetegui is already facing calls for his dismissal as West Ham considers alternative managerial options.
Currently sitting 14th in the Premier League, the Hammers have managed only three wins from their first 10 matches, sparking doubts about whether Lopetegui was the right choice to replace David Moyes.
The former Real Madrid and Spain manager has faced criticism for his tactics, reliance on certain underperforming players like Guido Rodriguez, and his overall approach to games.
Some have even described West Ham’s performances under Lopetegui as a “complete mess.”
If West Ham’s results, performances, and locker room discontent continue as they have, Lopetegui could be the next Premier League manager to face the axe, following Erik ten Hag, who was recently let go after a defeat to West Ham.
Despite the turbulence, reports indicate that club co-owner David Sullivan and technical director Tim Steidten are willing to give the 58-year-old time to turn things around.
However, it’s also believed that West Ham has begun considering potential replacements, including former FC Porto boss Sergio Conceicao.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking to Hammers News, “Sergio Conceicao is one name on West Ham’s radar.
He is being looked at by a lot of clubs. Sullivan is not ready to accept yet that bringing Lopetegui in was a mistake.
But work is being done within the club to assess potential alternatives should Lopetegui fail to steer West Ham back on course.
And one of the names that has come up in discussions is that of Conceicao.”
In addition to managerial speculation, talkSPORT has reported on the sentiments within the West Ham squad, claiming “several” senior players are currently dissatisfied with Lopetegui’s management.
It’s said these players feel disenchanted with the former Sevilla boss’s methods, which suggests a lack of unity and belief in his leadership—a troubling sign for any team aiming to perform at a high level.
West Ham’s upcoming match against Everton at the London Stadium could be a pivotal moment for Lopetegui.
With Everton also struggling under manager Sean Dyche, this match offers Lopetegui a valuable opportunity to win back the support of West Ham fans with a convincing performance and, potentially, a much-needed victory.
