West Ham manager Lopetegui admits mistakes after losing three home games

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui insists he can learn from his mistakes as he prepares the Hammers for their League Cup third-round tie against holders Liverpool after a sobering defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Lopetegui’s men lost 3-0 to their London rivals on Saturday, with the 58-year-old Spaniard under fire for his tactics and team selection.

The former Spain and Real Madrid coach replaced Guido Rodriguez before the break and later admitted he had made a mistake in starting the Argentine midfielder.

“We learn a lot from our mistakes,” Lopetegui said at a pre-match news conference on Tuesday.

“But let me tell you one thing: when you win, you also make mistakes. When you lose, you make mistakes. This is football.

“One thing I say is that I make a mistake, and I’ve already talked about it. Mistakes are part of football.

“The most important thing is that we can do better. We have a great commitment to the players, knowing that the most important thing is the end of the season.”

West Ham, beaten in the League Cup quarter-finals by Liverpool last season, have lost all three of their home league games this season under Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes in May.

The Hammers currently sit 14th in the table, with four points from two away games – a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace and a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

“I told the media after (the Chelsea game) that I was the one responsible. Always,” Lopetegui said. “It’s over and now we’re focused on the next game.”

“Mistakes are made by the coach. They are part of football because we make decisions, sometimes better, sometimes worse.

“But we have to keep making decisions to help the team compete better. I’m sure the team will compete better and will get the results and points we want.”