West Ham have given head coach Julen Lopetegui just two more games to prove his skills after the international break. If he continues to struggle, he will be fired, according to the bookmakers.
According to Sky Sports, Lopetegui, who took over from David Moyes in the summer of 2024 has failed to perform as expected. After 11 matchdays, they are five points above the relegation zone. UFABET
That leaves the 58-year-old’s future up for debate by the board in the next two games. At Newcastle (November 25) and then at Arsenal (November 30).
If they still fail to gain points, there is a high chance that they will be sacked. With people waiting to take their place. Such as Edin Terzic, former Dortmund coach, Kasper Hulmand, former head coach of the Danish national team, Roger Schmidt. Former head coach of Benfica and Sebastian Hoeness, coach of Stuttgart.
They are also eyeing former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter, who is currently unemployed. If they are looking at long-term team-building plans.
Lopetegui is the #1 favorite , bounced from Sky Bet at a rate of 11/8 ( bet 8, pay 11, excluding stake ).
West Ham would prefer not to be pushed into sacking Lopetegui so soon. He is an experienced coach and has insisted that he will oversee an improvement given time. Lopetegui has previously managed Porto, Sevilla, Wolves, Spain and Real Madrid. He was available after leaving Wolves at the start of last season.