West Ham United coach Julen Lopetegui has been under tremendous pressure in recent weeks.
The 58-year-old has failed to get the best out of his players and the Hammers' performance has been extremely mediocre. The team currently ranks 13th in the league table with only six wins this season.
They suffered a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City earlier today, and fans will be wondering if the club's hierarchy are ready to pull the trigger now. There were rumors that Lopetegui could leave The likes of Graham Potter have been linked with the West Ham job.
However, a report came from telegraph He now claims West Ham may not be able to afford to sack the Spanish manager. They will need to raise funds to defray the costs of Lopetegui's sacking so they can comply with PSR regulations.
“Given the constraints imposed by profitability and sustainability rules, there will also be the cost of replacing him and his back-room staff,” says Jason Burt.
West Ham need to move quickly
This development will be of great concern to West Ham fans and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop. The Hammers clearly need to make a change as far as the manager is concerned. They will want to finish the season in a respectable position, and a new manager can help them come back strong.
Lopetegui's tactics have not been able to bring out the best in his players, and change is needed for the team to get their season back on track. The club hierarchy needs to act quickly If they want to avoid the wrath of the masses.
