(Credit: Imago)
(Credit: Imago)

West Ham squad reveal feelings towards Graham Potter as sack talks intensify

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Graham Potter's future at West Ham may hinge on whether he can keep his players onside amid a poor run of form.

Potter faces the sack at West Ham, whilst Hammers supporters have protested about the club's owners before their defeat against Crystal Palace.

Slaven Bilic has already been lined up to replace Potter, whilst former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is also a candidate.

West Ham sit 19th in the Premier League table, with only pointless Wolves below them, the side that knocked the Hammers out of the Carabao Cup.

Graham Potter managing West Ham
Graham Potter is under pressure at West Ham. (Credit: Imago)

Graham Potter still holds 'significant support' from West Ham players

Without Carabao Cup action, Potter has had a full week to work with his squad on the training pitch before their next Premier League match at Everton.

As per Sky Sports, [24 September], "Potter still has significant support from the players in his squad."

"As with any squad, there may be players who are unhappy for different reasons, but they are all united about getting back to winning ways," Sky Sports reported.

However, "the board are considering their options," over to make a managerial change with West Ham's 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest seen as the benchmark for performances.

Games Managed25
Games Won6
Games Drawn5
Games Lost14
Graham Potter's West Ham record in all competitions.

Potter must fix one huge West Ham issue

Potter knows how much he needs the backing from his players if he is to turn around performances and results at the club.

However, Potter needs to share the responsibility of West Ham's dire record of being able to unable to defend set-pieces.

That has been a constant downfall for the Hammers this season and if Potter can fix that issue then he will be one step closer to gaining positive results.

Everton and Arsenal next will test West Ham's resolve even greater from set-pieces, and Potter will be scrutinised having had a whole week to work with his squad.

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