West Ham still lack an identity under Lopetegui. The 2-0 away victory over Newcastle United was the only game of note where Lopetegui’s tactics impressed. He was rewarded for persisting with full-backs Emerson Palmieri and Wan-Bissaka playing in advanced positions. Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta and Soler impressed as midfield trio.

West Ham United entered the weekend with drama surrounding its manager Julen Lopetegui, and things got even harder when club hero Michail Antonio was in a horrible car accident over the weekend.

We have to change this’ - The Spaniard’s future was debated by senior club figures following the midweek loss at Leicester.

Julen Lopetegui is set to be in charge of West Ham United when they play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night despite continued speculation over his long-term future at the club. Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to newly-promoted Leicester City saw away supporters chant about the head coach getting sacked at the King Power Stadium.

West Ham bosses are also said to have spoken with former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri about the head coach position, but the Italian would reportedly prefer to take over in the summer. Ex-Porto boss Sergio Conceicao and former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic are also in the frame.

West Ham are weighing up a move for Michael Carrick should they sack Julen Lopetegui with the current Middlesbrough boss impressing with the Championship outfit

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has backed team-mate Michail Antonio to come back “stronger” from his horror car crash. Bowen admitted Saturday’s news that Antonio had been involved in a road traffic accident in Theydon Bois in Essex had everyone at the club fearing the worst.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has backed teammate Michail Antonio to come back “stronger” from his horror car crash. Bowen said that Saturday’s news that Antonio had been involved in a road traffic accident in Essex had everyone at the club fearing the worst.