West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has gone back to Spain to attend the funeral of his father.
In the manager’s absence, two members of his coaching staff, Pablo Sanz and Edu Rubio are taking training. Lopetegui could potentially return for the Premier League game against Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League
His father Jose, who died at 94, was a champion weightlifter and competed in the Basque sport of stone-lifting.
“The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the club are with Julen, his family and friends, and we kindly ask that their privacy is respected at this time.” a club spokesperson said on Wednesday.