West Ham’s Lopetegui and Steidten Engaged in Bitter Feud

West Ham United are facing an internal crisis as a bitter feud between head coach Julen Lopetegui and director of football Tim Steidten continues to escalate.

According to multiple reports, the two key figures at the club have been trading barbs through various media outlets, highlighting a significant rift within the Hammers’ hierarchy.

The conflict seems to have originated last month when Steidten reportedly warned club owner David Sullivan against appointing Lopetegui. This revelation suggests that Steidten was attempting to distance himself from the decision to bring the Spanish coach to the club.

Now, Lopetegui is striking back, expressing his discontent with the signing of Niclas Füllkrug. TalkSPORT‘s Alex Crook has revealed that the head coach is so unhappy with the German striker’s injury record that he is demanding the club sign another forward during the January transfer window.

As previously reported, Füllkrug’s injury history has been a major concern, leading to his departure from Borussia Dortmund. The striker’s frequent absences have raised questions about his reliability and fitness.

Regardless of the truth behind the conflicting accounts, it is clear that the ongoing feud between Lopetegui and Steidten is detrimental to the club’s stability. The public airing of grievances can create a toxic atmosphere and undermine the team’s unity.