Julen Lopetegui not 'optimistic' after Jean-Clair Todibo injury blow in West Ham defeat | OneFootball

Hammers defender forced in second-half of 4-1 loss

Julen Lopetegui says he is pessimistic ahead of discovering the extent of the injury which forced Jean-Clair Todibo off against Manchester City.

The centre-back on loan from Nice previously suffered an adductor injury in December.

“We don’t know exactly [the nature of his injury],” Lopetegui revealed. “We have to assess him tomorrow, but I am not very optimistic with him.

Lopetegui admitted the match was very different from last Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing at home to Liverpool, insisting the defeat to City was a much closer game.

“There are a lot of little details that, all of them, can explain why the score is like this. But we did very good things and positive things. But we didn’t take advantage of two clear situations. We have to do better with finishing.

Lopetegui was asked whether he is concerned about his side having conceded nine goals in just two games.

“We are not thinking about the number [condeded] from previous match,” he asserted. “I am thinking about the match of today.

“They have been very different matches, in my opinion. It is a frustrating day.”