West Ham United supervisor Julen Lopetegui has insistently informed the membership’s board members to pursue a La Liga star, with the Spaniard trying to safe his precarious place within the dugout and lead his crew again up the Premier League desk.
West Ham play Brighton after 1-1 draw at Bournemouth
Lopetegui narrowly averted the sack after West Ham beat Wolves 2-1 within the ‘El Sackico’ practically a fortnight in the past, and so they very practically nicked three factors at high-flying Bournemouth seven days later.
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Enes Unal’s gorgeous free-kick within the ninetieth minute meant West Ham needed to accept a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw on the south coast, however their final two video games maybe symbolize some hope that Lopetegui can resurrect the membership’s type.
Nevertheless, the 58-year-old remains to be very a lot a person below stress within the east London dugout.
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West Ham’s most up-to-date outcomes |
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Match |
Date |
Opponent |
Competitors |
Outcome |
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#18 |
16/12/2024 |
Bournemouth (A) |
Premier League |
1-1 draw |
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#17 |
09/12/2024 |
Wolves (H) |
Premier League |
2-1 win |
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#16 |
03/12/2024 |
Leicester Metropolis (A) |
Premier League |
3-1 loss |
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#15 |
30/11/2024 |
Arsenal (H) |
Premier League |
5-2 loss |
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#14 |
26/11/2024 |
Newcastle United (A) |
Premier League |
2-0 win |
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#13 |
09/11/2024 |
Everton (H) |
Premier League |
0-0 draw |
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#12 |
02/11/2024 |
Nottingham Forest (A) |
Premier League |
3-0 loss |
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#11 |
27/10/2024 |
Man United (H) |
Premier League |
2-1 win |
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#10 |
19/10/2024 |
Tottenham (A) |
Premier League |
4-1 loss |
West Ham reportedly held talks with the likes of Graham Potter round this time two weeks in the past, and high-ranking technical director Tim Steidten was believed to be in favour of sacking Lopetegui at first of December.
The previous Spain and Actual Madrid boss wants to keep up a run of strong type, or he’ll discover himself again on the centre of experiences linking him with an unceremonious exit from the London Stadium simply months into the job.
Lopetegui is now making ready his West Ham facet for a looming house sport at house to Brighton on Saturday, and it will not be a straightforward job, with Fabian Hurzeler’s males impressing in components.
West Ham may take some encouragement from the actual fact Brighton have not gained of their final 4 consecutive Premier League video games, however it might be silly for Lopetegui to underestimate the duty at hand as he appears to be like to finish 2024 on a excessive.
Julen Lopetegui tells West Ham board to signal Actual Sociedad star Brais Mendez
The looming January switch window additionally represents an opportunity for West Ham’s under-pressure head coach to strengthen his ranks, in a bid to doubtlessly attain the European qualification spots by the top of 2024/2025.
In keeping with experiences out of Spain, the tactician has a precedence goal firmly in thoughts, as he personally eyes a winter transfer for Actual Sociedad attacking midfielder Brais Mendez.
Certainly, it’s believed Lopetegui has told West Ham’s board to make a move for Mendez, who’s bagged three targets and three assists over 21 appearances in all competitions to this point this season.
Sociedad, for his or her half, aren’t eager on letting a star participant go away mid-season, however they might hearken to gives in the event that they’re near his market worth – which Transfermarkt estimates to be round £33 million.
The four-cap Spain worldwide’s future might be determined “within the coming weeks”, and London is seen as a really viable vacation spot for him amid Lopetegui’s severe curiosity.
Mendez can play each out extensive and thru the center, rating as Sociedad’s third-best performing participant in response to WhoScored.
