“High Press” | Casey Lifts Lid On Lopetegui’s Tactics

Hammers academy graduate Kaelan Casey has inadvertently lifted the lid on the type of football West Ham will play next season. During an interview with the official club website, the young central defender revealed the high standards being demanded by new head coach Julen Lopetegui.

Furthermore, Casey remarked on the high-pressing tactics which are being demanded by the new Hammers gaffer during the pre-season training camp in Austria.

The centre back said, “I think the style he has brought is quite a good style for us and everyone on the team, so we are working hard every day to make sure it’s a successful one for everyone,” Casey remarked. “It’s quite a high press and you’ve got to be fit to play under him, but it’s been good.”

“I think everyone is on a clean slate now, so it’s just about working hard, trying to impress the manager, and hopefully getting a spot on the team. Lopetegui’s training sessions have been really good. It’s very hot out here and it’s been quite tough, but the sessions have been really good as well. It’s been good to have some of the U21s out here as well.

“My ambitions personally are to be in and around the team and to get more appearances, but that is the aim for everyone. We want to do as well as we can in the league and finish as high as we can.”