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Lopetegui Vows To Turn West Ham’s Fortunes Around Amid Pressure
Under-pressure West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has vowed to turn the tide at the struggling Premier League club, saying, “We are going to change the situation.”
The Spaniard’s future has come under scrutiny following a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday, a result that prompted discussions among senior club officials.
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West Ham currently sit 14th in the Premier League, with only one win from their last five matches, as they prepare to host second-bottom Wolves on Monday.
Lopetegui, who left Wolves just before the 2023-24 season after a brief nine-month stint, addressed speculation about his position at West Ham. When asked if he might step down after taking over from David Moyes in May, the 58-year-old dismissed the notion, stating, “You are talking about a very different situation.”
“I have big commitment to my work, always, and I am very happy to stay at West Ham. We are going to change the situation.”
When it was put to Lopetegui that he has one game to save his job, he replied: “I [am] not thinking about this. I [am] thinking we have one very important challenge on Monday against a good team.
“We have to be focused to have a good answer and develop our work until Monday, to get ready to face them and to give our fans a good day.
“I understand all the things around football and I understand my main aim and responsibility is to be ready for a tough, hard match.
“But in the same way, it’s a big opportunity and challenge for us at home, to be ready to achieve the three points. That is the most important thing.”
West Ham fans have been frustrated at the team’s playing style under Lopetegui, who took charge in May, and the Hammers have won four and lost seven of their 14 league games so far this season.
They have also lost both games since a 2-0 win at Newcastle and now face a Wolves side beaten 4-0 at Everton on Wednesday.
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“I don’t have anything to say against my players,” said former Real Madrid and Spain coach Lopetegui. “I accept the responsibility and the pressure. That’s why I am a coach.
“For sure, we’re not happy and, for sure, the fans are always right. That’s why I think, until now, they give us much more than we give them.
“We have to change this, and we are looking for this.”
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