Julen Lopetegui not in imminent danger of being sacked by West Ham

Julen Lopetegui has failed to impress during his short time in charge at West Ham. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Julen Lopetegui is not in imminent danger of the sack despite growing alarm at West Ham about their poor start to the season.

West Ham, who are languishing in 15th after losing 4-1 against Tottenham on Saturday, are not planning to make a managerial change yet and are keen to give Lopetegui time after appointing him as David Moyes’s successor last summer.