Michael Dawson was left in disbelief as West Ham United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The loss, which saw goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Ola Aina, left Dawson fuming at the defending displayed by the Irons.
After Aina found the back of the net, Dawson exploded live on Sky Sports, expressing his frustration at the lackluster defending that allowed the goal to happen. He criticized Elliot Anderson for giving Aina the opportunity and likened the defensive lapse to playing in the park.
Following the defeat, Julen Lopetegui finds himself under increased pressure despite a recent win against Manchester United. With West Ham now sitting fourteenth in the table and just five points above the relegation zone, talks of Lopetegui’s future at the club are inevitable.
Rumors of Edin Terzic potentially taking over at West Ham add to the uncertainty surrounding Lopetegui’s position. Terzic’s interest in a move to the Premier League could see the club making a decision sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on him.
As the speculation grows, the loss to Nottingham Forest could spell trouble for Lopetegui as he faces mounting scrutiny over his leadership. The future remains uncertain as the Irons hierarchy weighs their options moving forward.
