Despite a recent 3-1 defeat against Leicester City, club sources insist that West Ham's board has decided to keep Julen Lopetegui as manager for now. This announcement comes as a surprise to many fans, who have been left disappointed by the team's performance, particularly following a prior home loss to Arsenal. There is recognition that although Lopetegui's side played well for much of the Leicester game, their lack of finishing ultimately cost them. The club's confidence in him is wavering, but for the time being, he retains his position.
With critical upcoming matches against Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton, and Southampton, followed by tougher games against Liverpool and Manchester City, the pressure on Lopetegui intensifies. His team must demonstrate significant improvement to avoid further scrutiny from both the board and fans. The club acknowledges the mounting pressure but recognizes that they need to give their current manager a chance to rectify the team's trajectory. However, the shadow of potential replacement Graham Potter looms large as discussions around managerial changes persist.
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