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West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui is reportedly losing support from key players, with multiple squad members not “fully on board” with his tactics and management style, according to talkSPORT.
The outlet reported on Tuesday, 5 November, that several West Ham players are skeptical about Lopetegui’s ability to lead the team effectively. These concerns have intensified following a rocky start to the season, with the Hammers losing five of their first 10 Premier League matches under the Spaniard, including a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend.
The pressure is mounting on Lopetegui as he prepares to take his team to Goodison Park on Saturday, 9 November, for a crucial clash against Everton. Sources suggest that anything short of a win could spell the end of his tenure at the London club.
The atmosphere at West Ham has been tense since Lopetegui’s appointment, with some fans questioning whether he was the right choice following the departure of long-serving manager David Moyes. While the club’s leadership sought a fresh approach, supporters are reportedly frustrated by the lack of evident progress, seeing Lopetegui’s style as an unwelcome echo of Moyes’ tactical conservatism.
Tensions within the squad have reportedly been simmering below the surface but have now come to light. Concerns escalated when Lopetegui considered dropping regulars Alphonse Areola and Lucas Paquetá for the match against Manchester United, though Paquetá ultimately retained his spot. Areola, however, has since been benched in favor of veteran goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański.
Lopetegui now faces a make-or-break scenario, with both fans and players needing reassurance that his approach can yield results.
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