Slaven Bilic open to returning as West Ham manager amidst Nuno future update
An “immense” manager is now prepared to take over as the West Ham United manager, as Nuno faces increasing pressure following a disappointing loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
West Ham’s chances for survival take a blow in loss at Molineux
On paper, facing bottom-placed Wolves, who had not secured a Premier League victory all season, was seen as an ideal chance for West Ham to earn a crucial three points. However, they fell short, enduring a 3-0 defeat at Molineux.
The Hammers once again failed to bridge the four-point gap to Nottingham Forest, jeopardizing their hopes of avoiding relegation, while Nuno expressed regret to the supporters after the match, which marked his team’s ninth consecutive game without a win. The manager stated: “I must apologize to the fans. It was humiliating. “Not much more can be said other than we are sorry. We apologize because what we presented was unacceptable. “We need results, we require points. This is a challenging situation, and no one anticipated this level of performance. Today showcased our worst display.”
It has come to light that the 51-year-old is now under immense stress at the London Stadium, particularly as he appears to be losing the backing of the dressing room, with players expressing confusion over training practices and team selections. Consequently, West Ham may soon need to consider potential successors, with former manager Slaven Bilic reportedly prepared to step in should David Sullivan and his team decide to part ways with their second manager of the season. This information comes from a report by the Sun on Sunday (via Sky Sports), revealing that Bilic is available right away after his departure from Saudi Pro League club Al-Fateh back in August 2024.
“Immense” Bilic might not be suitable for West Ham
Former Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie has praised the Croatian in the past, calling him “absolutely immense,” yet West Ham may want to exercise caution in pursuing their former manager.
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The 57-year-old has not held a managerial role in the Premier League since his time with West Bromwich Albion, where he was relieved of his duties after collecting just seven points in the first 13 matches of the 2020-21 season.
Since then, the Split-born manager, who favors a 4-2-3-1 formation, has also taken charge at Watford but failed to secure promotion, leading to his dismissal in March 2023, when the Hornets were outside the Championship playoff spots. While West Ham fans may recall fondly Bilic’s earlier tenure, which saw them finish seventh in the 2015-16 season, he has not achieved any success for quite a while, and hiring him could be seen as a regression.
Published: 2026-01-04 20:50:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
