Jamie Carragher reacts to West Ham United transfers, predicts score v Aston Villa. Jamie Carragher has predicted that West Ham will draw 1-1 with Aston Villa in their opening Premier League game.
Julen Lopetegui is preparing for his debut clash as head coach of the Hammers, welcoming Unai Emery’s side to the London Stadium on Saturday (17 August). Former Liverpool defender Carragher has now offered his prediction for the game to Sky Sports on 14 August suggesting a score draw is on the cards.
Discussing his reasoning, he told Super Six: “West Ham have had a really good transfer window so far and will really push for the European places, but I think this will finish 1-1.
“Aston Villa are a good side even though they’ve had a difficult pre-season.” West Ham predicted to draw against Aston Villa. Fans of the Irons are about as excited as they could be for the season ahead based on the transfer business that has been completed so far.
The new-look Hammers open the campaign against a top side in the Villans who achieved Champions League qualification last season.
As a result, Lopetegui will be ready for a difficult clash on opening night for his debut at the London Stadium. There is added pressure on the new West Ham signings as they really need to gel together quickly before pressure builds on them.
Building an almost entirely new defensive line, with Max Kilman and Jean Clair-Todibo, is certainly going to generate interest as to whether or not the back four can work together.
Juventus’ new targets mean West Ham may just get their man Todibo. They will be concerned to see the likes of Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey line up against them after a terrific season last time out.
With that being said, a draw would be a positive start and a good base that Julen Lopetegui can build from. In other West Ham news, new midfielder signing could now be on the cards according to Dharmesh Sheth.
