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Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham Tenure on Brink of Collapse

West Ham United’s dismal 0-0 draw with Everton has left manager Julen Lopetegui clinging to his job, with his departure seemingly inevitable.

The Hammers’ lackluster display, devoid of shots on goal until the 30th minute, underscored the team’s creative stagnation. Lopetegui’s frantic gestures on the touchline epitomized the desperation engulfing the London Stadium.

This stalemate, punctuated by Crysencio Summerville’s unlucky strike against the post and Jordan Pickford’s brilliant save from Danny Ings, has pushed Lopetegui to the precipice. The upcoming international break presents an opportune moment to terminate his tenure.

Lopetegui’s appointment aimed to revitalize West Ham’s attacking flair, departing from David Moyes’ conservative approach. However, his £132 million summer spending spree has yielded underwhelming results.

The absence of Mohammed Kudus, suspended for five games, exacerbated West Ham’s creative void. Lukasz Fabianski’s impressive display in goal, at 39, highlighted the team’s reliance on veteran players.

Lopetegui’s history, including his acrimonious Wolves exit and Spain’s World Cup eve sacking, suggests a manager craving control. At West Ham, however, sporting director Tim Steidten’s significant influence over transfers has limited Lopetegui’s authority.

With no obvious successor, West Ham’s future appears uncertain. Previous candidates, such as Hansi Flick and Ruben Amorim, have opted for alternative paths.

As Lopetegui faces a probable exit, the question remains: what next for West Ham? The club’s lack of direction and coherent planning threatens to perpetuate its struggles.

The boos that greeted the half-time and full-time whistles underscored the fans’ discontent. Lopetegui’s logical endpoint appears imminent, casting a shadow over West Ham’s immediate future.