Julen Lopetegui admitted “frustration” that West Ham could not hold on against Bournemouth but praised the performance of goalscorer Lucas Paqueta.

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 are set to hold a board meeting later this week to decide whether to sack Julen Lopetegui, sources have told ESPN.

Through Jarrod Bowen and Antoine Semenyo, both sides hit the woodwork in the first half, and by the end it was Lukasz Fabianski rather than Kepa Arrizabalaga who was the far busier of the two goalkeepers under the lights at the Vitality.

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.

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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.

Julen Lopetegui is hanging on at West Ham and defeat to his former club Wolves at London Stadium on Monday night could see the club's board make a decision to sack him

West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in their last game to ease the pressure on Julen Lopetegui.The Hammers broke the deadlock through Tomas Soucek early in the second half before Matt