This has been a season of misery for West Ham so far. The club thought they were beyond simply reaching the semi-finals of European competitions under David Moyes – winning the Conference League, and constantly being in the hunt for European places domestically.
They believed they deserved better and wanted champagne football. So, they made a change in the summer, opting to bring in Julen Lopetegui, who, to his credit, boasts a brilliant CV.
Having managed FC Porto, the Spanish national team, Sevilla, and Real Madrid, Lopetegui’s resume is impressive. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the details. He lasted just 16 games at Madrid and was sacked on the eve of the 2018 World Cup as Spain’s boss.
