October 25th 2024.
West Ham's manager, Julen Lopetegui, is already feeling the heat as his team prepares to face Manchester United on Sunday. Both managers are facing pressure due to their teams' poor performances at the start of the season. Lopetegui, who took over the team this summer, has only managed to secure eight points in eight Premier League games, which is not living up to expectations.
Meanwhile, United's manager, Erik ten Hag, is in his third season at the helm, but his future at the club is constantly in question due to the team's lack of improvement. Many critics have pointed out that the team does not have a clear playing style under his leadership. However, Lopetegui disagrees with this notion and believes that it is evident what United's style is, both in attack and defence.
During a press conference, Lopetegui confidently stated, "For me, it's very clear. They have one way to play, to attack and to defend, for sure." He continued, "Our job is to analyze and find ways to beat them, but it's clear that they have a distinct style of play." Lopetegui also acknowledged United's status as one of the best teams in the world and stressed the importance of being prepared to face them.
Lopetegui and ten Hag have crossed paths before during the former's time in charge of Wolves. However, this time, Lopetegui will be facing the underwhelming United side at home. A defeat in this match would only add more pressure on the Spanish manager. Despite this, Lopetegui remains unfazed and sees pressure as a normal part of a coach's life.
"When you become a coach, you live with pressure always. This is normal, and sometimes it is even good," he said. "All coaches face pressure, and it can vary depending on the team's recent performances." Lopetegui also expressed his belief in his players and their ability to turn things around. He emphasized the importance of hard work and self-criticism in order to improve.
In the end, Lopetegui's focus is on the upcoming match against Manchester United and finding ways to come out on top. He remains confident in his team's abilities and is determined to work hard for positive results. As for the pressure, Lopetegui sees it as a necessary part of the job and is not letting it affect him or his team's performance.
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