The loss of Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville left the Londoners short up front with Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio also out

But Holly Turbutt from West Ham Network believes the English boss "has got a big job ahead of him" after taking on "an incredibly disjointed side". So what should Potter's top priorities be? Holly gives her suggestions in the video below.

There will be no more bubbles blown for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, who fired the Spanish coach on Wednesday and announced Graham Potter as his replacement. Potter has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was unveiled as the club’s new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

The former Brighton and Chelsea boss was named as Julen Lopetegui's successor this morning, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club

West Ham United manager Graham Potter has started working towards saving the season for the Hammers.They started the season poorly under Julen Lopetegui even after spending heavily on new signings in

Graham Potter's reign at West Ham United began with a spirited performance but ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.

New West Ham boss Graham Potter distanced himself from speculation he wants to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Potter was appointed as Julen Lopetegui’s successor on Thursday and was in the dugout to watch his side lose their FA Cup third-round tie 2-1 at Aston Villa on Friday night.

The most obvious issue for West Ham has been their inability to win games regularly. Under David Moyes last season, the Hammers won 36.8 per cent of their Premier League matches. But only 30 per cent of Lopetegui’s 20 league games ended in victory,