It has not been a good start to the season for the Hammers.
A 4-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion means they have taken only three points from a possible 15 this season and currently lie 18th in the table.
Saturday’s loss, as well as the same scoreline in the previous week’s capitulation against Watford, means West Ham have also conceded 11 goals in their last three games.
It’s not just in the league where Bilic’s side have been struggling; they didn’t even qualify for the Europa League after being knocked out by Romanian side Astra Giurgiu for the second year running. A lot of fans are also worried about which side will turn up against Accrington Stanley in the League Cup on Wednesday.
Despite this, there are some reasons Hammers fans can be hopeful that Bilic will turn things around and guide them to the top half.
So here are five reasons West Ham fans should remain positive about this season...
ANTONIO HAS BEEN ON FIRE
One bright note for West Ham has been the red-hot form of Michail Antonio.
Antonio, who was called up for Sam Allardyce’s first English side, is currently the joint Premier League top scorer with Chelsea’s Diego Costa.
The former-Nottingham Forest man showed his eye for goal last season as he managed eight strikes despite spending parts of the season at right-back.
Since reinstating him in the Hammers attack, Antonio has looked the part. He has been so good in fact, that many Hammers fans are calling for him to start up front instead of Simone Zaza.
PAYET HAS STILL GOT IT
Despite West Ham’s performances of late, Dimitri Payet is still showing why he is regarded as one of the best players in the league.
The Frenchman had found playing time limited at first, coming on for 24 minutes in the opening game against Chelsea but then struggling for fitness after his Euro 2016 excursions.
Payet has started the last two games, however, winning the penalty against West Brom and setting up three goals in two games, including an audacious rabona assist against Watford.
For all of West Ham’s deficiencies, scoring goals won’t be a problem with Payet in the side.
THEIR NEW SIGNINGS HAVE YET TO BED IN
West Ham brought in ten new faces this summer, so there was always a chance they would need time to gel.
Given the choice, Bilic would have probably preferred to give his new signings some time to settle, but a number of injuries have forced him into starting players like Simone Zaza, who may not be match fit.
Sofaine Feghouli looked good after coming on while Alvaro Arbeloa should provide some much-needed experience. Once settled, the newbies should be able to show their worth and add some depth to the squad.
INJURED PLAYERS WILL RETURN
As mentioned, injuries are playing a big part in West Ham’s poor form at the moment.
New signing Andre Ayew won’t be back until November, while Andy Carroll is still at least a couple of weeks away; two players who were seen a key to the Hammers attack at the start of the campaign.
Equally as important (if not more so), Winston Reid and Aaron Cresswell are missing at the back. Hopefully, once the pair return, Bilic can shore up his defence so they concede fewer goals than they can undoubtedly score.
YOUNG PLAYERS CAN COME IN
If the worst comes to the worst, call on the kids.
West Ham are a club well-known for their young talent, with players like Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Jermain Defoe coming through the ranks.
Bar Mark Noble and the recently departed James Tomkins though, none have come through to nail down a first-team place in recent years. Perhaps it is time for this to change.
Giving players like Reece Oxford a chance could not only potentially help performances and morale but also prove helpful in holding onto their young talent.
There is also some excitement over Ashley Fletcher, who was signed on a free from Manchester United in the summer.