‘Lopetegui’ admits he understands the pressure

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Julen Lopetegui has admitted he is not surprised by the reaction of West Ham fans who are calling for his sacking. The

Spaniard is facing the prospect of losing his job to Leicester on Tuesday night, with fans singing chants calling for the club to sack him. The club’s top executives have held talks over Lopetegui

‘s future for two days before giving him one last chance at Monday’s game against Wolves.

“I didn’t think about it,” Lopetegui said. “We are not happy and the fans are always right. Until now, they have given us more than we gave them. I don’t blame my players. I take responsibility and accept the pressure. “And I am very happy and proud

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Lopetegui said he still keeps in touch with co-owner David Sullivan despite talks over his future in recent weeks.

‘I am not thinking about this,’ said Lopetegui. ‘We’re unhappy and the fans are always right. Until now, they have given us much more than we’ve given them. I won’t talk bad about my players. I accept all the responsibility and pressure.

‘I’m very happy and proud to stay at West Ham. We’re going to change this situation.’

Lopetegui said he remains in contact with Hammers co-owner David Sullivan, despite the talks this week over his future.

“I speak to him at least once or twice a week. He is a very friendly owner with us. “He talks to us a lot,” he said.

“I won’t tell you when I talked to him, but we keep in touch.”