West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has weighed in on Manchester United’s recent decision to part ways with former manager Erik ten Hag. Following United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham last weekend, the club made the move to sack ten Hag and appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager. Additionally, United have reportedly agreed on a deal with Sporting CP to bring in Ruben Amorim as a permanent successor.
Under Van Nistelrooy’s guidance, United secured an impressive 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition. Despite the strong performance, it seems that the club is already set on Amorim as their preferred replacement for ten Hag.
During a press conference before their match against Nottingham Forest, Lopetegui refrained from commenting on Amorim’s potential arrival at Old Trafford. While he acknowledged the quality of ten Hag’s work and expressed confidence in the Dutchman finding a new job soon, Lopetegui chose to focus on his own team’s upcoming challenges.
With United gearing up for a crucial Premier League showdown against Chelsea this weekend, the team will aim to bounce back from their recent defeat to West Ham. Following their victory in the League Cup, the players are likely to be in high spirits as they prepare for the tough test against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
