West Ham player says he was shocked when Julen Lopetegui asked him to play in new position

West Ham appointed Julen Lopetegui to replace David Moyes earlier this summer, and the Spaniard has made an explosive start to the summer transfer window.

 

Six new signings have already been made, and the addition of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice is apparently next up.

The Hammers have actually been quite poor during our pre-season games so far, winning one, drawing one and losing two.

That said, there have been signs of what Lopetegui is trying to implement, what with his high-press, high intensity playing style.

The simple fact of the matter is that he has to be given time by the West Ham fans. His ideas and footballing philosophy require patience and big change will not happen overnight.

I’m fully on board with what the former Sevilla boss is doing at the club right now.

One thing I do love about Lopetegui is his willingness to give a chance to every single player at the London Stadium.

And one of those has already been tasked with playing in a completely new position.

West Ham player shocked by Julen Lopetegui request

The Spaniard is clearly very keen to have some real tactical flexibility this season.

However, in order to achieve that, he needs numerous players who are comfortable playing in various different positions.