West Ham's players are growing increasingly disillusioned with their boss Nuno Espírito Santo, who is struggling to connect with his squad on a day-to-day basis. The mood at the London Stadium has taken a turn for the worse after Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Wolves, which leaves West Ham in grave danger of relegation from the Premier League.
Since taking over as manager in September, Nuno has won just two of his 15 games and is under intense pressure ahead of Tuesday's crucial match against Nottingham Forest. Sources close to the club say that Nuno is becoming increasingly distant and uncommunicative with his players, fueling frustration over confusing training methods and team selections.
Some key individuals have expressed feelings of alienation, believing they've been played out of position in certain games. The squad has also suffered from inconsistent performances, including shocking defeats by Leeds and Brentford earlier this month. With morale rapidly declining, it's a wonder Nuno's players can muster the energy to mount a fight against relegation.
The situation is made worse by Nuno's decision to sideline midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who hasn't been involved in any matchday squads since his appointment. The 31-year-old has also had a previous spell at Forest under Nuno last season before being loaned out, sparking questions over the boss's judgment on player selection.
Despite West Ham's board showing reluctance to make another sacking this season, there are growing concerns that Nuno is no longer fit to manage the team. With significant reinforcements on the way – including £26.1m signing Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Adama Traoré from Fulham for £7m – it's a worrying sign for West Ham fans that they're being led by someone who seems out of touch with his players' needs.
As tensions rise, speculation is rife about a possible exit for Nuno before the end of the season. Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has been linked with a return to the club, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available on short notice or if the board will stick by their current boss despite his growing unpopularity among players and fans alike.
Since taking over as manager in September, Nuno has won just two of his 15 games and is under intense pressure ahead of Tuesday's crucial match against Nottingham Forest. Sources close to the club say that Nuno is becoming increasingly distant and uncommunicative with his players, fueling frustration over confusing training methods and team selections.
Some key individuals have expressed feelings of alienation, believing they've been played out of position in certain games. The squad has also suffered from inconsistent performances, including shocking defeats by Leeds and Brentford earlier this month. With morale rapidly declining, it's a wonder Nuno's players can muster the energy to mount a fight against relegation.
The situation is made worse by Nuno's decision to sideline midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who hasn't been involved in any matchday squads since his appointment. The 31-year-old has also had a previous spell at Forest under Nuno last season before being loaned out, sparking questions over the boss's judgment on player selection.
Despite West Ham's board showing reluctance to make another sacking this season, there are growing concerns that Nuno is no longer fit to manage the team. With significant reinforcements on the way – including £26.1m signing Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Adama Traoré from Fulham for £7m – it's a worrying sign for West Ham fans that they're being led by someone who seems out of touch with his players' needs.
As tensions rise, speculation is rife about a possible exit for Nuno before the end of the season. Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has been linked with a return to the club, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available on short notice or if the board will stick by their current boss despite his growing unpopularity among players and fans alike.
think they need 2 step up their game big time, been having bad losses 4 ages & it's gettin old 
esp with Nuno at the helm, can't seem 2 connect w/ his squad, sounds like players r gettin frustrated. wonder if they'll bring in new blood or give Nuno another chance, either way, fans deserve better 
I don't get why West Ham's owners are being so slow to sack Nuno. Like, they're losing games left and right and morale is at an all time low... shouldn't that be a sign that something needs to change ASAP? 
And what's with James Ward-Prowse not even getting a look in anymore? Is it just a case of Nuno not liking the guy or is there something more going on behind the scenes? 
I mean, I get it, players can have bad games and all that, but when you're consistently struggling like this, it's gotta be time for a change. And yeah, maybe Slaven Bilic could come in and shake things up, but what if he's not even available? 
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And it's not just the players who are unhappy, fans are getting frustrated too. We need someone who can connect with his squad and make them play some decent football, you know? 
The board is saying no to a sacking this season, but I think they should listen to their fans - we're paying good money to watch these guys try and fail! 
I mean, have you seen the squad's transfer budget? £33.1m for two guys?! It's no wonder they're struggling to gel as a team. And let's be real, 3-0 defeats are not the end of the world... yet! 
The players need to buck up and stop making excuses. I'm all for giving Nuno another chance, even if it means some tough games ahead. Slaven Bilic? Please, he's not exactly a miracle worker either... 
. nuno's style of play just isn't clicking with the squad, you know? they're getting frustrated and it's affecting their performances on the pitch. i feel bad for james ward-prowse too, being benched like that is harsh. and let's be real, £26m signing taty castellanos might not even make a difference if nuno can't get his team in sync 
. west ham fans deserve better than this... maybe slaven bilic does come back and sort them out, but i'm not holding my breath 
i mean what is he even doing over there? sidelining james ward-prowse?! come on man that's just gonna make the team worse 
and the players are just so frustrated with him, it's like they're crying out for help 
. The 3-0 drubbing by Wolves has taken a toll on the team's morale, and it's not just about the on-field performance – it's about the way Nuno's connecting with his players. I mean, come on, two wins in 15 games? That's not good enough for a team like West Ham, especially when they've got quality players at their disposal.
. It's not just about getting the three points; it's about building a team culture and making sure everyone feels valued.
. And if that means sacking Nuno or at least making some changes around him, then so be it. The fans deserve better than what they're getting right now 
they're in free fall and nobody's doing anything about it. Nuno's tactics are straight out of a joke book, he's messing around with player positions like they're playing some weird version of FIFA and expecting results 
, it's not just about the results, but also about the mental health of those players. James Ward-Prowse has been a loyal servant for years & to sideline him is just baffling 
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meanwhile, we get new signings like castellanos but its all just cosmetic changes at this point 
And now they're bringing in NEW PLAYERS?! Like, what are they going to do? Fix everything overnight?! 
, especially after that thrashing by Wolves on Saturday 
. The guy just doesn't seem to be connecting with his squad on any level 
, and it's only going to get worse if he keeps ignoring their concerns 
. And what's with all these confusing training methods and team selections? 
than actually doing what's best for the team 
. And let's be real, they can't keep relying on £26.1m signings like Taty Castellanos to bail them out 
. Like, two wins in 15 games is not good enough, you know? And with all these key players feeling alienated, it's hard to see how he can turn things around now 
It's like he's out of touch with his squad's needs and it's reflecting in their performances. And with all these new signings coming in, it's only gonna add to the pressure 
meanwhile, slaven bilic might b a savior or just a scapegoat for nuno's mess 
It's just so weird that the board is being all hesitant to sack him, though... like, if he's really not working out then maybe it's time for a change, right?