“No Nonsense” | Nice Guy Lopetegui Cranks It Up

Łukasz Fabiański has lifted the lid on the highly demanding training regime under Julen Lopetegui, which he has described as his toughest ever.

While much has been made about Lopetegui’s approachability, friendliness, and communication, there is a steeliness about him, and the players know they have to work hard.

J-Lo and his team of coaches are ensuring the West Ham squad begins the season at peak fitness, and 39-year-old Fabiański admits that he’s never worked as hard.

“It’s gone by so quickly, if I am honest with you,” Fabiański told the Hammers media team, “I am just glad to be playing at this level after over 20 years in professional football. I’m happy to still be involved.

“It’s obviously been a long career, but I am very happy to be a part of it, and in a way, I feel good and am looking forward to seeing what the upcoming season brings. There is a lot of excitement around at the moment because we have a new head coach and new coaching staff.

“Pre-season has been very demanding, and I have to say it is one of the most demanding pre-seasons in my career, but I’m not sure if that is down to my age or just in general! There has been a lot of hard work, but also enjoyable work, as all of the things we are doing are good and there’s an idea behind it all. This is what pre-season is for, and hopefully, it will help us have a really good season.

“Even now, with a change of head coach, there is a different way of training, but I feel as if I’m still up to the standards and level. I love this sport and enjoy being out there, so I’m ready to do my best, give my all, and be the consistent player that I have been for the past few years.”