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Breaking: Kudus & Lopetegui Separated After Bust-up

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Reports have begun to emerge of a bust-up between West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui and Mohammed Kudus, who had to be separated following a confrontation on Saturday.

The altercation occurred when Lopetegui singled out the winger for criticism after a poor first half against Brentford. Hammers insider ExWHUEmployee has reported that the Ghanaian had to be restrained by teammates after apparently taking offense to the coach’s observations.

Kudus was substituted at halftime, and there has been speculation that Lopetegui’s comments about teamwork and commitment were directed at the former Ajax man.

This season has started as a struggle for Kudus, who has been played out of position in most games and, as a result, has struggled to match last season’s performances.

If true, this revelation will have further ramifications for a club in desperate need of unity and stability.

Claret & Hugh have contacted our top source at the club and will report back although it’s fair to say that this is the last thing West Ham need right now.

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27 comments

  • Thom Ridgeway says:

    If you think Moyes was wonderful and his style of football is all we deserve .. then you are a complete moron! The type who claps like a seal with delight at a cheap conjurer, at a low-grade kiddie’s birthday party! Do I think J-Lo is doing well, no! Would I have picked him no. Do I think he had an absolute disjointed mess to sort out, A complete pile of shit from the previous administration. Yes certainly. Is it going to take time to rebuild the club and create a new style of football yes, so expect some bad-tasting medicine before we get it right.As for Kudus, this is what happens when you start believing your own reputation when you have yet to deliver the goods.

  • Santi says:

    I think they coach doesn’t know what he is saying the la liga style of play is not the same in London so the team should started looking for an upgrade coach of him ithey should sack him to me I think he doesn’t like kudus and he wanted to bring him down I want all funds of kudus and Ghanaians to support our own

  • Santi says:

    I think they coach doesn’t know what he is saying the la liga style of play is not the same in London so the team should started looking for an upgrade coach of him

  • B says:

    If there’s any truth to it Noble would know about it via Cresswell and Bowen. Would Noble report back what he hears and sees to Sullivan though? I’m not so sure. Woukd Steidten know about it? Steidten spends time in the training ground. The players signed by Steidten would talk to him. Would Steidten report back to Sullivan on what he sees and hears at the training ground. Absolutely 100% I bet he does. Would David Sullivan tell a West Ham fan site about what he’s heard from anybody? I’m not so sure. Think he might want to play his cards close to his chest on this one don’t you?

  • Ray says:

    At least get his name right K-U-D-U-S = Kudus.
    I have to ask if Lopetegui is on a mission to completely derail West Ham’s season. I can’t wait for Saturday and his next team selection.

  • Phil Baker says:

    First half of last season , both Paqueta and Westham did well and then second half woeful for both . Paqueta and Westham poor so far this season . Moyes then Lopetegui both relying on individual brilliance which is a sign of poor management . Lopetegui was let go by Spain in under 2 years and Real Madrid was worse , just 14 games of crap (6/2/6 record ) and then Wolves … whatever . GOpetegui , before Westham are totally wrecked . When players want to punch the coach , there’s a huge problem and so please David Sullivan sack Lopetegui now before we lose the whole team .

  • Jellied Eel says:

    Yet another player believing his own propaganda. He’s from a generation that cannot take criticism, which is always seen as bullying. The team always comes first and the boss should be obeyed.

  • Robert Schmidt says:

    Summerville LW
    Kudus CAM
    Bowen RW

  • CareBare says:

    I’m more concerned about Fullkrug. He’s 31, injury prone, and we’ve given him a 4 year contract. Ings and Antonio are both leaving, the latter in January if we can find a buyer. I hope Jlo brings a youngster through asap.

  • sawlgawnpearshape says:

    So no need for to listen to what the coach tells to do? Why is it automatically the coach in the wrong. A strong coach is what is needed these days . Kudos is such a fantastic player but he is part of a team.

  • Nurse Jeff says:

    I said right from the start Lopei was 100% the wrong choice! There is zero, absolute zero team structure.
    With Moyes you knew EXACTLY what you were looking at and it WORKED!! Lopei will be gone by Christmas as well sit in the bottom half of the table..

    • Boleyn Boy says:

      I knew it as well, he is completely the wrong type of manager for us. Another season
      of progress wasted.

      • Robert Schmidt says:

        Dopetegui OUT!!!!!!!!!!

        He is a freaking CLOWN!!!!!!!

      • Sib Hammer says:

        I had misgivings when his first team talk was all about the lads being competitors not friends.

        Plenty of clubs have had new managers and team overhauls. You can’t run this side without buy-in from the start players.

        I don’t want to see it but how many more lacklustre performances before he’s Flopetegui?

    • Richard Madeley says:

      Have you got Covid Jeff?

      • rollercoaster hammer says:

        🤣…yeah, he actually said “with Moyes it worked”

      • Lenny says:

        Very poor decision making, no structure whatsoever , players in wrong positions , no idea sorry to say , too many players which should be playing , aren’t! , does look like he has favourites

    • Roman says:

      I believe a Sullivan signing.

    • Hammeroo says:

      “With Moyes you knew EXACTLY what you were looking at and it WORKED!!”

      You cannot be serious! It worked, really? It looks like you didn’t see many games last season then!

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