Bowen calls out West Ham teammate Todibo for what he did – ExWHUEmployee. Jarrod Bowen told Jean-Clair Todibo he was being “disrespectful” to Julen Lopetegui during the West Ham clash against Arsenal, according to ExWHUEmployee.
The reliable Hammers insider claimed on 4 December that the centre-back and Lopetegui had a confrontation. Bowen had to intervene and that is what diffused what appears to have been a heated situation.
Ex said, as quoted on the West Ham Way site: “There is a concern about the relationships that the manager has with certain players with a couple of high profile disagreements with another coming during the Arsenal game.
“Bowen had to step in and said that Todibo was being disrespectful towards the Head Coach, which defused the situation.
“Todibo had minor injuries so therefore he was rested for the Leicester game to recover – which also took him out of the firing line.”
Julen Lopetegui appears on borrowed time at West Ham
The incident in which Bowen intervened, raises significant concerns about Lopetegui’s leadership at the club.
For a manager, maintaining a cohesive dressing room is crucial and signs of discord, especially with high-profile signings like Tdibo, suggest a breakdown in team dynamics.
If a key player like Todibo feels the need to challenge the head coach publicly, it indicates a lack of respect or alignment with the managerial vision.
This situation not only affects team morale but also undermines the manager’s authority.
Given Lopetegui’s recent appointment, such early conflicts could foreshadow instability, potentially leading to his tenure being on borrowed time if similar issues persist.
The club have no option but to discuss his future and start talking to new managers to come in right away.
In other West Ham news, a first-team player wants out in January and his preferred destination has been revealed.
