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West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has raised a few eyebrows over his preparation for the match against Everton after the international break.

The Hammers have started the campaign in poor fashion, losing all four of their Premier League games so far this term and currently sitting rock bottom of the league.

Supporters are already growing frustrated at the performances their side are showing, with a new manager and a wealth of new signings at the London Stadium for the start of 2018/19.

However, that has not stopped Pellegrini from making an interesting decision over the course of the upcoming international break.

Everton are the next opponents for West Ham, with the Hammers making the trip to Goodison Park on September 16.

And the national media are now reporting Pellegrini has travelled back to Chile to visit his family, with reports suggesting that his job is at least secure for the minute.

There had been some talk that the manager's position may already be under pressure from some after a poor start to the season.

However, despite that, the Telegraph claim co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold believe the new boss needs time at the club and there remains an optimism that things will turn around.

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The report claims panic among fans has not yet extended to the boardroom, and the decision to let the manager travel home is a backing from the board.

Pellegrini's family have remained in Chile throughout his management career overseas, and he travels back to visit them whenever he can as many Premier League bosses do.

West Ham have also given their players a few days off before they return to training in the middle of the week.

It is not yet known when the manager himself will be back.

The Hammers have a tough set of fixtures following the international break with Everton, Manchester United and Chelsea all to come in quick succession in September.

That has left some fans with the fear the club could still be struggling at the end of this month - but reports suggest the club's decision to give Pellegrini time to travel home shows they still have faith in their boss.