Julen Lopetegui says he understands West Ham United fans’ boos after his side’s 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea. Two goals from Nicolas Jackson in the first 20 minutes and a third from Cole Palmer shortly after half-time inflicted West Ham’s third defeat of the season.

There was understandable optimism around West Ham this summer, with new manager Julen Lopetegui adding his stamp on the squad with a host of eye-catching signings.

Julen Lopetegui has confirmed his decision to replace Guido Rodriguez in the first half of West Ham’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea was ‘tactical’ but insists it was ‘the fault of the coach’ rather than the player.