Julen Lopetegui believes he made the right decision by slowly integrating this Summer Signing.
One thing that frustrated fans with David Moyes above all else is how long it took him to integrate players into the starting XI. West Ham would sign unbelievable players and have to wait a month or two to see them cement their place in the lineup. Some argue this is down to an unwillingness to take risks, but it seems like they’re starting to realise there was a good reason for this.
Many were expecting Julen Lopetegui to put Jean-Clair Todibo into the back line almost straight away, but this has not been the case. For a while, he had very few minutes but has quickly become a vital player over the last couple of games. Todibo himself has thanked the gaffer for this slow approach.
It seems like this way of working has paid off as, according to GIVEMESPORT, the Frenchman is expected to be a key part of the Hammers’ set up going forward.
The report claims that Julen Lopetegui has been massively impressed with his start to life in claret and blue, and he will partner Max Kilman for the foreseeable future.
On paper, the Irons now have an incredible defence, with all four players complimenting each other. What’s pivotal now is that they are set up to play to their strengths and not forced to fit into a role that doesn’t suit them.