West Ham United are undoubtedly in a state of flux as they embark on a new chapter under the stewardship of Julen Lopetegui. The club’s aggressive transfer strategy has injected fresh blood into the squad, with the likes of Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Niclas Fullkrug bolstering their ranks.
The departure of David Moyes and the subsequent overhaul of the squad have generated significant excitement among the fanbase. The signings made thus far suggest a clear intent to compete for European places and potentially challenge for a top-six finish.
However, the true test of the club’s ambitions will come in the form of results. The Premier League is a highly competitive league, and adapting to Lopetegui’s tactical philosophy will take time.
In an interview with The Evening Standard, Lopetegui has expressed a desire to play attacking football, but the early indications suggest he will continue with the pragmatic style he used at Wolves.
“We believe in a style whereby we have the initiative to be the aggressive team with the ball, and that is what we’ll try to do,”
“But we have to understand there are a lot of different parts to a match. For me, the style has to help you to win. That’s the first step.
“I like attacking football, but I also like counter-attacking football, and we can’t rule out playing in any way to win a game.”
With a promising squad and a manager with proven pedigree, West Ham are undoubtedly in a strong position to achieve their goals. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Hammers fans, as the club looks to build upon the foundations laid in recent years.
“However, the true test of the club’s ambitions will come in the form of results.” Inciteful stuff that
I’m very optimistic. The foundations have been laid for a strong season. Now we need to deliver.
I’d say so……but let’s not expect the team to hit the ground running. It’s a long Prem season!
Agreed. The first 4-6 weeks will be work in progress.