Julen Lopetegui has bust-up with second West Ham star as manager’s job hangs by a thread

Julen Lopetegui was concerned in a livid row with Jean-Clair Todibo throughout West Ham’s defeat to Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.

The incident occurred through the Hammers’ damaging 5-2 loss at dwelling to the Gunners final Saturday, which noticed the east London facet concede all 5 of their objectives within the first half.

Tensions boiled over between Lopetegui and Todibo, who joined on mortgage from Good with an choice to purchase for £35million in the summertime, through the defeat.

The 24-year-old defender vented his frustrations to his supervisor at half time.

This led to a heated row between the pair.

Regardless of their conflict, Todibo performed the remainder of the sport, with no different senior central defenders on the bench.

He missed West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Leicester on Tuesday evening on account of a persistent groin drawback.

Lopetegui has already been concerned in a disagreement with one other West Ham participant since turning into supervisor in the summertime.

He fell out with Mohammed Kudus within the 1-1 draw at Brentford in September after dragging him off at half time.

Nearly £130million was spent on new gamers over the summer time after Lopetegui’s arrival as David Moyes’ successor.

Nevertheless, the previous Wolves supervisor’s place on the London Stadium is presently hanging by a thread.

West Ham sit 14th within the Premier League desk, six factors above the relegation zone with a objective distinction of -9.

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And talkSPORT understands West Ham are contemplating sacking Lopetegui on account of their underwhelming begin to the marketing campaign.

The Hammers board are anticipated to carry crunch talks on Wednesday to debate his future after their defeat on the King Energy Stadium.

Sporting director Tim Steidten – who initially suggested proprietor David Sullivan to not appoint Lopetegui – is known to be pushing for a change.

talkSPORT beforehand reported Steidten has already held talks with ex-Borussia Dortmund boss and Edin Terzic, who has served on West Ham’s teaching employees.

Ex-Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand, has emerged as a shock contender for the job.

In the meantime, former Porto chief Sergio Conceicao and ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter are different potential replacements.

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Lopetegui was named as Moyes’ successor in Could on a two-year deal, with the choice for a 3rd.

Talking after the Leicester defeat on Tuesday, the Spaniard mentioned: “It is a irritating evening as we deserved way more. Taking part in soccer isn’t simple.

“We had 31 photographs within the opposition field, usually it’s important to win this match. We had many possibilities however didn’t rating.

“Tomorrow, we are going to begin in search of the subsequent problem, realizing we’re capable of change the scenario.

“They wish to win for them, for me and the membership.

“Soccer is in regards to the win. In the present day is a day the place we deserved way more.

“The subsequent will probably be an important, we have to be targeted.”