Julen Lopetegui Faces West Ham United Pressure After Liverpool Thrashing

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is under significant pressure following the Hammers’ humiliating 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on 29 December, reports West Ham Football.

The source revealed on X that while the Spanish manager’s position remains secure for now, the East London club expects a rapid turnaround in results.

Lopetegui, who has faced mounting scrutiny after a string of poor performances, is reportedly not in immediate danger of being sacked despite the crushing loss at the London Stadium.

West Ham United Delay Inevitable Julen Lopetegui Sacking After Liverpool Humiliation

Julen Lopetegui has managed just six Premier League wins since taking charge at the London Stadium this summer, leaving fans and pundits questioning his future.

Despite a crushing 5-0 defeat to Arne Slot’s Liverpool, the East London club has opted to stick with the under-fire Spanish manager—for now. However, with performances spiraling, it seems West Ham may only be delaying the inevitable.

David Sullivan has every justification to pull the trigger on Julen Lopetegui after West Ham’s shambolic first-half display saw them ship three goals at home to Liverpool.

West Ham fans entered the season with optimism following a strong summer transfer window, but their current plight paints a bleak picture. With the talent at their disposal, the Hammers should be fighting at the top end of the table—not scrambling to avoid a relegation scrap.

Julen Lopetegui has struggled to maximize the potential of West Ham’s talented squad, raising serious doubts about his suitability for the role. With the team needing a significant turnaround in the second half of the season, his leadership appears unlikely to deliver the required improvements.

With a daunting trip to face Manchester City at the Etihad on 4 January, another heavy defeat could spell the end for Lopetegui’s tenure, as pressure mounts on the club to act decisively.