West Ham have called off a scheduled press conference with head coach Julen Lopetegui, fueling speculation about the Spaniard's uncertain future at the club.
The 58-year-old was set to address the media on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa but instead led a training session with the players earlier in the day.
This development coincides with growing expectations that Lopetegui will be dismissed. The club is reportedly in discussions with former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter, considering him as a potential short-term replacement.
Former AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca and ex-Paris St-Germain manager Christophe Galtier, now a coach in Qatar, have both been spoken to by West Ham.
However, the belief from both camps is Potter will get the job.
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Lopetegui had been on the brink of being dismissed prior to last month’s home game with Wolves.
But victory in that match triggered a four-game unbeaten run, West Ham’s best of the season.
However, a 5-0 home defeat by Liverpool followed by a 4-1 loss at Manchester City has left the club 14th in the table, seven points above the relegation zone.
