West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui He has persistently asked the club's board members to keep tabs on the La Liga star, as the Spaniard attempts to secure his precarious position in the dugout and lead his team back-up. Premier League table.
West Ham will play Brighton after a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth
Lopetegui narrowly escaped sacking after West Ham beat Wolves 2-1 at El Saccio almost two weeks ago, and they almost picked up three points at a soaring Bournemouth seven days later.
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Enes Unal's stunning 90th-minute free-kick meant West Ham had to settle for a share of the spoils in the 1-1 draw on the south coast, but the last two games may represent some hope that Lopetegui can revive the club's form.
However, the 58-year-old remains a man under pressure in east London.
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No. 18 |
12/16/2024 |
Bournemouth (away) |
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Tie 1-1 |
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09/12/2024 |
wolves (h) |
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Win 2-1 |
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03/12/2024 |
Leicester City (away) |
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Loss 3-1 |
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11/30/2024 |
Arsenal (h) |
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Losing 5-2 |
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11/26/2024 |
Newcastle United (away) |
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2-0 win |
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09/11/2024 |
Everton (home) |
Premier League |
Draw 0-0 |
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02/11/2024 |
Nottingham Forest (A) |
Premier League |
Loss 3-0 |
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10/27/2024 |
Man United (home) |
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Win 2-1 |
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10/19/2024 |
Tottenham (A) |
Premier League |
Loss 4-1 |
West Ham have reportedly held talks with the likes of Graham Potter About this time two weeks ago, and a high-ranking technical director It is believed that Tim Steden supports Lopetegui's dismissal At the beginning of December.
The former Spain and Real Madrid coach needs to maintain his strong form, otherwise he will once again find himself in the middle of reports linking him with an unceremonious exit from the London Stadium after only months in charge.
Lopetegui is now preparing his West Ham side for a looming match at home to Brighton on Saturday, and it will not be an easy task, with Fabian Horzler's men looking good.
West Ham can take some encouragement from the fact that Brighton have not won their last four consecutive Premier League matches, but Lopetegui would be foolish to underestimate the task ahead of him as he looks to end 2024 on a high.
Julen Lopetegui asked West Ham management to sign Real Sociedad star Bryce Mendes
The looming January transfer window also represents an opportunity for the West Ham manager who is under pressure to strengthen his squad, in a bid to reach the European qualification places by the end of 2024/25.
According to reports out of Spain, the tactician has a priority target in mind, as he personally eyes a winter move for Real Sociedad attacking midfielder Bryce Mendes.
In fact, he believes Lopetegui asked the West Ham board of directors to take a step regarding Mendeswho has scored three goals and three assists in 21 matches in all competitions so far this season.
Sociedad, for their part, are unwilling to let a star player leave mid-season, but they could listen to offers if they are close to his market value – which Transfermarkt estimates. 33 million pounds sterling.
The four-cap Spain international's future could be decided “in the coming weeks”, and London is seen as a very viable destination for him amid Lopetegui's serious interest.
Mendes can play wide and through the middle, and is ranked as Sociedad's third best player according to Who registered?.