West Ham Leak Reveals Two Out-of-Work Managers on Standby to Replace Lopetegui
West Ham United’s struggles under Julen Lopetegui have sparked speculation about his future, with reports emerging that two out-of-work managers are being considered as potential replacements.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, who has a strong track record of breaking West Ham news, the club’s hierarchy is “succession planning” in case they decide to sack Lopetegui after the Everton game.
Lopetegui’s tenure has been marred by poor results, including Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, and concerns about the team’s lack of identity and style of play.
Jacobs reveals that Graham Potter and Edin Terzic are the two managers being lined up to potentially take over from Lopetegui. Both are currently out of work, eliminating the need for compensation.
Potter, sacked by Chelsea over a year ago, and Terzic, who left Dortmund in the summer, are familiar names linked to West Ham in the past. Terzic’s previous stint as assistant manager under Slaven Bilic has reportedly earned him admiration from the Hammers boardroom.
The pressure on Lopetegui intensifies with the looming two-week international break, followed by challenging fixtures against Newcastle and Arsenal.
A spokesman for the West Ham board clarified Lopetegui’s situation after the Forest defeat, but these new leaks suggest divisions within the club’s hierarchy.
As Lopetegui prepares for the Everton game, the threat of replacement looms large. Fans have been patient, but tangible improvement is now essential.
The question remains: who is behind these leaks, and what is their motive?
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