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West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Disappointing Run

Posted : 08 January 2025

West Ham United have parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui after just 22 games, with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter set to take over at the London Stadium. The decision came following a string of poor results, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to champions Manchester City, which marked the final straw for the club’s hierarchy.

 

West Ham currently sit 14th in the Premier League, only seven points clear of the relegation zone, after securing just six wins in 20 league matches under Lopetegui's guidance.

 

Despite a significant £125 million spent on new signings such as Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, and Niclas Fullkrug during the summer transfer window, Lopetegui struggled to find consistency. His tenure included disappointing losses, including a 5-2 defeat to Arsenal and a 5-0 loss to Liverpool, both at home.

 

 Appointed in May 2023 to replace David Moyes, Lopetegui had a challenging start, with only one win in his first six league games. The club's ambitions were not met in the first half of the 2024/25 season, prompting the decision to let him go.

 

Lopetegui, who had previously managed Wolves, took training on Tuesday and showed up to work on Wednesday, where he was informed of his dismissal. The club emphasized that the team’s performance had not aligned with their goals, leading to the termination of his contract.

 

While Lopetegui had other options when he joined, he had expressed satisfaction with West Ham's decision to appoint him. The club now moves forward with plans to appoint Potter, with talks reportedly underway for a short-term deal with the former Chelsea and Brighton manager.

 

Potter, who was dismissed by Chelsea in April 2023 after a disappointing spell, is expected to take over the reins. The 49-year-old Englishman had previously enjoyed success at Swansea and Brighton before moving to Stamford Bridge.

 

 West Ham are hoping that Potter’s experience can turn around their fortunes, with upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa, Fulham, and Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and Premier League. Lopetegui's sacking marks the fifth managerial departure in the Premier League this season, joining Erik ten Hag, Steve Cooper, Gary O'Neil, and Russell Martin.

 

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