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He have no future left in West Ham and should be AXED immediately or else will cause Lupetegui his JOB”- “West Ham manager urged to DROP club flop after disastrous and reckless performance ahead of Newcastle clash, with fears that failure to act could cost Lopetegui his job
Julen Lopetegui could make significant changes to his West Ham United lineup for their trip to Newcastle United on 25 November, potentially dropping Guido Rodriguez and two other regulars. After a goalless draw with Everton before the international break, Lopetegui is expected to bench Paqueta, along with Rodriguez and Michail Antonio, as he adjusts his formation to a 4-3-3 in order to better compete with Newcastle’s midfield intensity. This could provide rare Premier League starts for Danny Ings and Carlos Soler, while Edson Alvarez is set to return to the midfield.
Lopetegui’s challenging start at the helm has led to mounting pressure on him, with the upcoming match at St. James’ Park seen as potentially pivotal for his future. The Hammers’ poor performance against Everton, widely regarded as one of the dullest Premier League fixtures of recent memory, highlighted the need for change, particularly in midfield. Despite a clean sheet with Lukasz Fabianski back in goal, defensive stability is not enough to mask the dysfunction in the middle of the park. Rodriguez, in particular, has come under fire for his lack of mobility and influence.
While Tomas Soucek has also faced criticism, the return of Alvarez from suspension should offer a stronger foundation alongside him, compared to the sluggish Rodriguez. Paqueta’s underwhelming performance against Everton further opens the door for Soler to potentially step in, as the latter looks to make more of an impact after limited substitute appearances.
Given Newcastle’s strong midfield trio of Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, and Sandro Tonali, Lopetegui may need to make additional adjustments in midfield, though he has been cautious with wholesale changes so far. Much of West Ham’s attacking threat has come from the wings this season, and with Mohammed Kudus’ extended ban, Crysencio Summerville and captain Jarrod Bowen are likely to continue on the flanks. Bowen’s recent form, both for club and country, has been crucial, especially with Antonio struggling. With Ings’ late impact against Everton, it may be time for Lopetegui to replace one veteran with another in the frontline.
In other news, a West Ham player is reportedly set to leave the club after a disappointing international break.
