West Ham manager Lopetegui issues apology to Guido and fans - Paul Vegas

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Lopetegui explained that the decision to replace Guido Rodríguez was tactical, clarifying that it was not the player's fault when a substitution occurs before the half.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui defended Guido Rodriguez after hooking him before halftime in today's defeat at home to Chelsea.AdvertisementAdvertisement

"It is the fault of the coach, so it is about me and not about Guido.

"Maybe I can do better if I change one player before the half. It is about this and trying to watch myself and not the player in these moments.

"The message for supporters is first to say we are sorry about today.

"We had a big expectation today, and we are going to do all that we can to do our best, to work more and to change things, for sure, because the season is going to be very, very long, very long and I am sure that this team is going to change a lot of things.

"But okay, I think it’s a moment to work, to not talk a lot, and to look forward."