West Ham CANCEL press conference with Lopetegui with club poised to sack boss as Graham Potter talks continue
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WEST HAM have CANCELLED Julen Lopetegui's press conference with the manager set for the sack. The Hammers struggled under the Spaniard and sit 14th after heavy defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool. Lopetegui was expected to speak to the press today ahead of the club's FA Cup clash with Aston Villa on Friday.
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It was thought to be going ahead at 1pm at the club's training ground. However, it has been cancelled with the expectation that he will be relieved of his role. He took training at the club as usual on Tuesday morning despite knowing that the club were looking for his successor.
Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is expected to be named his replacement. He has not been in management for 20 months following his axing from Chelsea in 2022. Sky Sports have claimed that technical director Tim Steidten wanted Potter to replace David Moyes in the summer instead of Lopetegui.
The German has been staying away from the training ground amid speculation of a rift between himself and Lopetegui. More to follow... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
