Hammers News | Site claims that Todibo obligation to buy kicks on after five league starts

Obviously an iffy rumour.

But if true then Lopetegui might be cautious of testing Todibo until:

1. He's up to full fitness (if that's an issue).
2. Lopetegui has fully implemented his preferred formation – so he can see the player as he wants to play him.

Would make sense why he's not been played yet. Of course his hand may be forced if that system doesn't function without Todibo.

We were told before Lopetegui started that he was flexible in his approach, not dogmatic about one system, so I'm hoping he will adapt to the players currently available, rather than repeating this week's shitshow.