But he’s been told he had to beat Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton and Southampton after that defeat at Leicester.
Lopetegui was extremely fortunate to edge out old club Wolves 2-1 on Monday night.
So the Spaniard is clinging on at West Ham going into the trip to the Vitality.
Hammers fans have been calling for his head and many are totally unconvinced he is the right man to take the club forward.
West Ham have very much arrived at a crossroads as they go to the south coast.
Not just over Lopetegui’s future but for the club’s entire Premier League season.
West Ham are sitting in a hugely disappointing 14th place in the Premier League table after 15 games with just five wins to their name.
Given Lopetegui was tasked with competing for a European place, that is damning so far.
Hammers fans absolutely loved their three seasons of European adventures, the highlight of which was that unforgettable Europa Conference League triumph last year sandwiched by a Europa League semi-final and quarter-final.
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