Minto shared his verdict on Lopetegui and how he’s doing at West Ham. The pundit said that Lopetegui isn’t the right fit for the Hammers, claiming that the club should’ve gone for a more attacking coach akin to Ange Postecoglou than a defensive-minded manager after years of watching David Moyes’ brand of football.

As a result, Lopetegui is under pressure to reverse the team's fortunes, although he's said to not be at immediate threat of being given his marching orders. Moyes has admitted he still watches his old club, and has attributed their early season failings to players within the East Londoners' squad not meeting his expectations.

David Moyes believes Julen Lopetegui should be given more time to turn things around at West Ham despite his former club’s poor start to the season. West Ham had high hopes for the 2024-25 campaign after bringing in Spanish coach Lopetegui to replace Moyes.

Richard Keys and Jeff Stelling both think Chelsea legend Frank Lampard should be considered by West Ham if they sack Julen Lopetegui.

David Moyes believes his successor as West Ham manager, Julen Lopetegui, needs to be given time to "settle things down" after some difficult results in the early part of his spell in charge. In their past four Premier League games,

West Ham’s Lopetegui on Thin Ice Ahead of Critical Everton ShowdownThe pressure is mounting for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham as the team’s struggles continue in the Premier League. According to

West Ham United could look to reignite their interest in former Porto manager Sergio Conceicao if they decide to sack Julen Lopetegui, according to talkSPORT. It's been a tricky season for the Hammers who are currently battling in the bottom half of the Premier League.

Chris Sutton says he "does not know what West Ham are" after the club's difficult start to the season under Julen Lopetegui.

West Ham looked for something bigger when appointing Julen Lopetegui despite warnings from David Moyes. Former West Ham manager David Moyes took no issue with letting the club and its supporters know that they should be careful what they wish for during his last season in charge at the London Stadium.