November 4th 2024.
The current and former managers of West Ham, Julen Lopetegui and David Moyes, have differing opinions on the state of the team. Despite the club's poor start to the season, Moyes believes Lopetegui should be given more time to turn things around. This is a stark contrast to Moyes' own experience, where he brought the Hammers their first major trophy in 43 years before leaving less than a year later.
The appointment of Lopetegui, a well-respected Spanish coach, was seen as a major coup for West Ham. The club backed him by making several signings to strengthen the squad. However, with only three wins in ten league games, the team's performance has been underwhelming. The recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest has left them in 14th place in the Premier League, only six points above the relegation zone.
Moyes has noticed a change in the team's style of play this season, commenting that they appear more open and susceptible to conceding goals. He is surprised that they do not seem fresher and more energized, considering they do not have any European commitments. However, he believes that Lopetegui should be given the opportunity to turn things around and that the players also deserve criticism for their lackluster performances.
Reflecting on his own experience, Moyes acknowledges that every manager goes through tough times and that Lopetegui needs time to implement his vision for the team. He points out that this time last year, West Ham had already played five or six more games due to their involvement in European competition. Therefore, the current players should be fresher and have more energy to perform better.
Moyes also emphasizes the importance of players stepping up and showing their potential. He is confident that some of them can play better and make a positive impact under Lopetegui's leadership. However, reports have surfaced that the club's owners have warned Lopetegui that he will be sacked if results do not improve, making their upcoming match against Everton crucial.
After West Ham's demoralizing defeat to Nottingham Forest, Lopetegui expressed his disappointment and apologized to the fans. He sees this as an opportunity for the team to come together and push forward. The focus now is on their next challenge against Everton, where they need to perform better and be more consistent to achieve their goals. Lopetegui hopes to regroup and bring the team together for a crucial home match that could make or break their season.
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