According to Jack Gaughan, West Ham United’s social media team failed to post a “kickoff” tweet before Manchester City’s Phil Foden scored early in the match. Gaughan reported in the Daily Mail’s Football Verdict pull-out (20 May, Page 3) that Foden’s goal came so swiftly that West Ham hadn’t informed their fans that the game had begun.
The match proved to be a challenging one for West Ham United as David Moyes’ tenure at the London Stadium concluded with a 3-1 defeat to the Premier League champions. Mohammed Kudus’ impressive goal provided little consolation.
Could West Ham United turn to Julen Lopetegui after their loss to Manchester City?
Foden’s goal underscored the need for a managerial change at West Ham. While Moyes has achieved remarkable success in East London, this season has seen his team struggle defensively and lack pace.
Throughout the game, Foden enjoyed considerable freedom on the field, highlighting West Ham’s defensive shortcomings. While containing a player of Foden’s caliber is challenging, the Hammers should have made greater efforts to disrupt his play.
With Julen Lopetegui set to take charge before the summer transfer window, he will likely seek to overhaul the team, particularly the defense. Players like Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma, and Nayef Aguerd have faced criticism for inconsistent performances, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see some departures.
It is hoped that West Ham will address their defensive vulnerabilities before the start of next season, or else Lopetegui could face early pressure.
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