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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Nuno Espírito Santo is losing support of West Ham squad as morale deteriorates

Nuno Espírito Santo on the touchline at the London Stadium
West Ham’s players find Nuno Espírito Santo distant and uncommunicative, according to multiple sources. Photograph: Paul Bocking/ProSports/Shutterstock

Nuno Espírito Santo is in danger of losing the support of West Ham’s squad because of concerns over his man-management and tactics. The east London club are at increasing risk of relegation from the Premier League after their 3-0 defeat by Wolves on Saturday and it is understood that the mood at the London Stadium is rapidly deteriorating.

Nuno has struggled badly since replacing Graham Potter in September, winning only two of his 15 games in charge, and is under growing pressure before Tuesday’s crunch game against his former side Nottingham Forest. The indications are that West Ham, who are in 18th place and lie four points below Forest, will stick with their manager but his methods are coming under increased scrutiny.

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