West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui will return to Spain to attend the funeral of his father, José, who has died aged 94, the club said on Wednesday.

WEST HAM manager Julen Lopetegui has returned to Spain to attend the funeral of his father. Lopetegui’s father Jose passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94. The pre-match press conference has been

West Ham have confirmed Julen Lopetegui has returned to Spain to attend the funeral of his father.Lopetegui’s father Jose passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.Lopetegui travelled to Spain for three days during the November international break to spend time with his father.

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui has given his verdict on the performance of Lucas Paqueta against Bournemouth on Monday evening.The Hammers played out a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth away from

West Ham still lack an identity under Lopetegui. The 2-0 away victory over Newcastle United was the only game of note where Lopetegui’s tactics impressed. He was rewarded for persisting with full-backs Emerson Palmieri and Wan-Bissaka playing in advanced positions. Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta and Soler impressed as midfield trio.

Julen Lopetegui is set to be in charge of West Ham United when they play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night despite continued speculation over his long-term future at the club. Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to newly-promoted Leicester City saw away supporters chant about the head coach getting sacked at the King Power Stadium.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has returned to Spain to attend the funeral of his father Jose, who died on Tuesday aged 94. Jose Lopetegui was a champion weightlifter who competed in the Basque sport of stone-lifting.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has returned to Spain to attend the funeral of his father Jose, who died on Tuesday aged 94.