Julen Lopetegui: West Ham win over Wolves eases stress on under-fire boss | Soccer information

West Ham's victory in opposition to Wolves eased the stress on head coach Julen Lopetegui, however the outcomes can be carefully monitored within the coming matches.

Lopetegui's future hung within the stability when his former workforce Wolves visited the London Stadium on Monday night, with the board treating it as a cup remaining for the Spaniard.

Nevertheless, a 2-1 victory inspired by Jarrod Bowen gave him some respiration house and moved West Han 9 factors away from the relegation zone.

These on the membership wanting a change of route should not getting carried away by a victory over a struggling Wolves facet – they’re second within the desk – and are nonetheless searching for constant outcomes and defensive enchancment.

However it’s credited that the workforce confirmed cohesion in troublesome circumstances to attain victory after a troublesome few days on the membership following Michail Antonio's highway accident.

West Ham gamers will now have two days off scheduled earlier than the journey to Bournemouth on Monday Night time Soccer – reside Aerial sports activities.

West Ham face Brighton and Southampton after the match at Bournemouth.

What did Lopetegui say after Wolves' victory?

Western Ham chief Julen Lopetegui:

“We’re pleased, we dedicate the victory to Michail and his household. It has been arduous these final days – the final week – the final days particularly. He deserves it. We love Michail very a lot, he’s a particular individual for us .I’m certain he’ll overcome this dangerous second and are available again. Right this moment the most effective factor we will do is convey him victory.

“We didn't begin the primary half nicely. We scored a purpose from a set piece, at all times essential. The workforce confirmed character and good mentality. [after the equaliser]. Having this sort of mentality will assist us rating extra factors.

“We deserved to win, we had a number of possibilities, a number of corners. We overcame a foul second.”