West Ham manager Lopetegui looks to inspire 3,000 traveling fans at Tottenham today

Lopetegui emphasized the significance of the London derby, acknowledging its importance to the fans. With over 3,000 supporters expected at the stadium, the team is determined to put in the effort and deliver a positive outcome. The unwavering support of the fans serves as motivation for the players, and they are fully prepared to give their all in this crucial match.

“The extra passion in these games is always good for the environment, the fans, the players, and also us. We will try to enjoy all of this, but in the end, you have to put the focus on football, and our aim is to beat a very good team. The most important thing is to play well, defend well, and be able to be very competitive.

“It is about knowing when you have to go and tackle or not. Passion is very important in football and life for sure, but you have to balance this aggressiveness because you have to play football too and make good decisions.

“I’ve managed Sevilla versus Real Betis, who have very passionate fans, but all of these derbies have passion, and our fans are not any different. We are aware of the repercussions of these kinds of matches. The motivation in the players is always inside.”