West Ham's squad morale is rapidly deteriorating under Portuguese manager Nuno Espírito Santo, leading to concerns over his man-management and tactics. The East London club's 3-0 defeat by Wolves on Saturday has further exacerbated the problems, leaving them at risk of relegation from the Premier League.
Since taking charge in September, Nuno has struggled to win games, with only two victories in 15 matches under his belt. His methods are coming under increased scrutiny, particularly on a day-to-day basis where he is described as distant and uncommunicative by multiple sources within the club. Training methods have also been questioned, with some players feeling frustrated over team selections that leave them feeling alienated.
The confusion around Nuno's tactics has led to alarming performances from West Ham in recent games, including defeats by Leeds and Brentford. The team's performance metrics have been consistently poor, making their 3-0 loss at Wolves a predictable outcome.
One of the bone of contention is James Ward-Prowse, an experienced midfielder who has not been involved in any matchday squads since Nuno's appointment. The 31-year-old had a loan spell with Nuno at Forest last season and was expected to play a key role in West Ham's midfield.
Despite his struggles, Nuno remains under pressure from the club's board, who are reluctant to make their second sacking of the disastrous season. However, sources suggest that the wider context is not just about Nuno's tactics but also about the deeply flawed squad he has inherited and the owners' failed attempts to address supporter protests.
The arrival of Pablo from Gil Vicente for £18.3m plus £2.6m in add-ons and Taty Castellanos from Lazio for £26.1m may suggest that Nuno's future is uncertain, but the club's recruitment being led by his requests suggests they are not about to make an imminent change.
Since taking charge in September, Nuno has struggled to win games, with only two victories in 15 matches under his belt. His methods are coming under increased scrutiny, particularly on a day-to-day basis where he is described as distant and uncommunicative by multiple sources within the club. Training methods have also been questioned, with some players feeling frustrated over team selections that leave them feeling alienated.
The confusion around Nuno's tactics has led to alarming performances from West Ham in recent games, including defeats by Leeds and Brentford. The team's performance metrics have been consistently poor, making their 3-0 loss at Wolves a predictable outcome.
One of the bone of contention is James Ward-Prowse, an experienced midfielder who has not been involved in any matchday squads since Nuno's appointment. The 31-year-old had a loan spell with Nuno at Forest last season and was expected to play a key role in West Ham's midfield.
Despite his struggles, Nuno remains under pressure from the club's board, who are reluctant to make their second sacking of the disastrous season. However, sources suggest that the wider context is not just about Nuno's tactics but also about the deeply flawed squad he has inherited and the owners' failed attempts to address supporter protests.
The arrival of Pablo from Gil Vicente for £18.3m plus £2.6m in add-ons and Taty Castellanos from Lazio for £26.1m may suggest that Nuno's future is uncertain, but the club's recruitment being led by his requests suggests they are not about to make an imminent change.
. The whole situation with Nuno just seems so messy, like a big puzzle that nobody can seem to fit together properly 
. It's not just about him being a poor manager, but the fact that they had no depth in the team and the owners didn't do enough to address it. And let's be real, £26.1m for Taty Castellanos is just crazy 
. The problem is bigger than Nuno, but at the same time, his tactics are not helping matters 
. Maybe they should have waited another year or two before making such big signings? Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next... 
It's like, what's going on over there?! They need to shake things up ASAP before it's too late. James Ward-Prowse not getting any game time is a huge issue... 
It's like throwing money at problems but not fixing them. I feel bad for the supporters who've been patient with Nuno, waiting for things to turn around... 
They deserve better than this! 
. And don't even get me started on the recruitment - £18.3m plus add-ons for Pablo? That's a lot of money, you know? Maybe it's just a coincidence that they're shelling out huge amounts of cash and Nuno is still in charge... or maybe there's more to it than meets the eye 
. The board's reluctance to sack him is understandable, but they need to think about what's best for the team, not just Nuno's ego 
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. I mean, a 3-0 loss at Wolves and it just feels like the team is stuck in neutral 
. Nuno's tactics seem all over the place and his man-management skills are under question 
. They're not acknowledging their mistakes and instead are blaming Nuno for everything 
. They need to take responsibility for their own mistakes and not just blame one person 
I'm literally shocked at how West Ham's season has tanked under Nuno's management lol. The guy can't even get a win with 15 matches gone, and it's like he's just phoning it in on the pitch 
. And don't even get me started on his tactics - or should I say lack thereof? 
It's like he's playing a completely different game than everyone else. 
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. Nuno might be part of the problem, but he's not the only one - their recruitment strategy is all wrong 
. The fans deserve better than this, and so do the players 
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. Players feel disrespected and undervalued with all these changes in the team. James Ward-Prowse is a great player who deserves more respect 
. The recruitment process is weird, spending millions on Pablo & Taty when they ain't even doing well