Lopetegui's West Ham Job on the Line Against Everton

Pressure Mounts as Hammers Face Toffees

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is facing increasing pressure ahead of Saturday's crucial Premier League clash with Everton. The Spaniard has overseen a poor run of form since taking charge at the London Stadium, and defeat to the Toffees could spell the end of his reign.

Lopetegui's Struggles at West Ham

Since arriving from Sevilla in the summer, Lopetegui has failed to improve West Ham's fortunes. The Hammers have won just three of their 11 league matches under his leadership, and they currently sit 18th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

Their recent form has been particularly concerning, with West Ham losing their last four games in all competitions. The Hammers were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and they have now conceded 10 goals in their last two matches.

Everton's Revival Under Dyche

In contrast to West Ham's struggles, Everton have shown signs of improvement under new manager Sean Dyche. The former Burnley boss has won two of his first three games in charge, including a impressive 1-0 victory over league leaders Arsenal.

Dyche has brought a renewed sense of organization and discipline to the Toffees, and they will be confident of causing an upset at the London Stadium on Saturday.

Lopetegui's Future at Stake

Defeat to Everton would leave Lopetegui on the brink of the sack. The West Ham board are reportedly losing patience with the Spaniard, and they could decide to make a change if the team fails to improve its results.

There are already a number of potential replacements being linked with the job, including former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Conclusion

Julen Lopetegui's job is hanging in the balance ahead of West Ham's crucial clash with Everton on Saturday. The Hammers are in desperate need of a victory, but they will face a tough test against a resurgent Toffees side.

If West Ham are defeated, it is likely that Lopetegui will be sacked. The Spaniard has failed to improve the team's fortunes since taking charge, and the board are losing patience.