Perfect timing for Julen Lopetegui as 5 separate bits of bad news emerge from Nottingham Forest ahead of West Ham

Add as preferred source on Google

West Ham United head coach Julen Lopetegui is still a man firmly under pressure right now, and he desperately needs a big result against Nottingham Forest.

Somehow, West Ham managed to beat Manchester United at the London Stadium on Sunday, a result that kept the wolves from Julen Lopetegui‘s door for another week.

Read also: West Ham dealt major blow after typically unfair official news emerges ahead of Nottingham Forest clash

However, this weekend’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest will be a real indicator as to whether there has actually been any improvements from Lopetegui and his players.

The Hammers head coach is still a man under pressure, and claims regarding his uncertain future are refusing to go away.

However, that narrative could completely switch if West Ham beat Forest at the City Ground on Saturday.

It won’t be easy – Forest are flying this season and are currently sitting in seventh spot in the Premier League table.

That said, Nuno Espirito Santo could well be without five of his most important players for the contest.

5 bits of bad news emerge from Nottingham Forest pre West Ham

This Saturday’s game is a vitally important one for the Hammers.

A win and a convincing performance would see the feel-good factor return to the club, and it would put us back in the mix for the European places.

It now looks like West Ham will have a very good chance of picking up three points, despite the obvious challenge of getting a win away at a rampant Forest.

According to Premier Injuries, Nottingham Forest could be without five key players for the huge clash at the City Ground on Saturday.

James Ward-Prowse obviously cannot play, whilst Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo have both been ruled out through injury.

Then Forest duo Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White have been given 50% chances to be fit in time for the clash with the Hammers.

Those two players mentioned above are crucial for the East Midlands outfit, and if they are unavailable, the Hammers will get a huge boost prior to kick-off.

I am very keen to see a top-class performance from the players from the very first whistle right up until the last.

We need to start seeing some progress now – Lopetegui has been in charge for four months after all.

West Ham must get a positive result against Nottingham Forest this weekend, but a convincing performance will be equally as important as far as I’m concerned.