Liverpool will be without several key players when they face West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, and Ben Doak are all ruled out through injury, while there are no suspended players for the match.
Following Arsene Wenger’s departure in 2018, Unai Emery faced similar challenges at Arsenal. While the highly-regarded tactician Amorim is on West Ham United’s radar, he may encounter the same difficulties as Moyes and Emery. Amorim’s impressive record at Sporting Lisbon includes ending their 20-year league title drought in 2021 and currently leading the club 10 points clear of Benfica. Despite West Ham United’s ambitious efforts to lure Amorim, he reportedly met with Liverpool representatives on Monday. Former Sporting Lisbon board member Jaime Marta Soares acknowledges the difficulty in finding a manager of Amorim’s caliber. West Ham United, however, continues to explore potential replacements for Moyes, including Paulo Fonseca, Gary O’Neill, Marco Silva, and Julen Lopetegui.
Ben Johnson, a versatile defender for West Ham United, has reportedly decided to leave the club when his contract expires in June. The 24-year-old, a product of the Hammers’ academy, has made 109 first-team appearances and played a key role in the club’s Europa Conference League triumph last season. Despite his contributions, Johnson has struggled for regular playing time under David Moyes this season, making only four starts in the Premier League. With his contract expiring, West Ham have offered him a new deal, but Johnson has rejected their advances.
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has addressed speculation linking him to West Ham United. Amorim, who was previously linked to Liverpool, has emerged as the Hammers’ top target to replace David Moyes. After talks in London on Monday, Amorim returned to Portugal with a crucial clash against Porto looming. When asked about the rumors, Amorim gave a cryptic three-word response: “See you Saturday.”
Liverpool’s quest for Jurgen Klopp’s successor took an unexpected turn as Sporting boss Ruben Amorim met with West Ham in London. Despite being the frontrunner for Liverpool, Amorim might end up at West Ham after his contract with Sporting expires. Liverpool are actively searching for Klopp’s replacement, with Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, Paulo Fonseca, and Arne Slot among the potential candidates.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, has returned to Portugal after meeting with West Ham United officials in London. Amorim has been linked with both West Ham and Liverpool, but his future remains up in the air. Amorim declined to comment on the meeting with West Ham, saying only that he would see reporters on Saturday before Sporting’s match against Porto.
With the end of the season approaching, West Ham needs to make a decision about David Moyes’ future. The club owes it to Moyes and the fans to be transparent about his future before the last home game. Moyes has had some success with West Ham, including three consecutive European quarter-finals and a UEFA Conference League trophy. However, it’s time for a fresh face with fresh ideas. Moyes’ stubbornness, defensive approach, and small squad have become problems for the team. In January, Moyes was fixated on acquiring Kalvin Phillips but was reluctant to strengthen the front end of the pitch. The Hammers produced a first half to remember in their bid to recover the tie only to gas out and not have viable options on the bench to turn to. The club is trying to break this cycle, following the ambitious technical director appointment of Tim Steidten. They now need an exciting manager to match the evolving structure of the club. Moyes did an exceptional job at West Ham, but like all good things, they must come to an end.
After Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, Ruben Amorim has emerged as a top contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. However, West Ham United has unexpectedly entered the race and held talks with Amorim, who could potentially join the English Premier League next season. Liverpool’s pursuit of Amorim is now considered unlikely, leaving them to explore other managerial candidates. Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Brentford’s Thomas Frank, and Celtic’s Ange Postecoglou are among the potential targets, while Jose Mourinho’s links to Liverpool remain unsubstantiated.
A football agent, Saif Alrubie, is on trial for allegedly threatening Marina Granovskaia, the former Chelsea director, over the transfer of Kurt Zouma to West Ham. The email, sent in 2022, demanded payment for Alrubie’s role in the deal. The trial is expected to last one week, with Alrubie denying the charges.
West Ham United is reportedly conducting due diligence on potential managerial candidates to replace David Moyes at the end of the season. Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim and former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui are among those under consideration. The club’s recent 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace has raised questions about Moyes’ future, with his contract expiring this summer. If Moyes departs, Technical Director Tim Steidten’s influence within the club may increase.
