Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui reveals ‘very good relationship’ with West Ham chief David Moyes
- Planet Sport writer
- 14 January 2023
Wolves are currently second-from-bottom in the Premier League and face a tricky test against West Ham this weekend, who are also struggling this season.
David Moyes' side are only two places above Wolves in the table, but manager Julen Lopetegui was full of praise for the West Ham boss.
"I've known David for a long time," Lopetegui said.
"He was a coach in San Sebastian [Real Sociedad] and they are my team. They are from my country and my part of Spain, and after we have had a very good relationship.
"When I was the national team coach, we spoke a lot, and then last year, we played against West Ham with Sevilla. He has done a fantastic job in England and with West Ham, he has a very good squad, with very good players and we have to be ready.
"The most important thing is to be able to start and do a very good match against a very good team."
Wolves have played in two cup games across the last seven days, drawing 1-1 with Liverpool in the FA Cup before losing 4-3 on penalties against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.
The Forest loss means Lopetegui's side missed the chance to reach the semi-finals of the competition, but he is determined to shift attention to performances in the league.
