Edson Alvarez debuted with West Ham, after he played nine minutes in his team’s 3-1 win over Chelsea on Matchday 2 of the Premier League. El Machín became one of the Hammers’ star signings after the departure of Declan Rice, so he recognized that he will need to work to adapt to the rhythm of the English league.
After playing his first game in the Premier League, The Mexican assured that he is not yet ready to show his best version, but with work he will be able to dispute ownership in the West Ham.
“There were actions where the players are too fast and you have to learn, you have to gain experience from each action. I know I’m not in my best shape yet, I’ve only been training for a week, but you get all of that with training and games If I prepare very well I know that I can fight for a position”, he pointed out Edson Alvarez to EFE at the end of the game.
Edson Álvarez was praised by the West Ham fans
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Edson Álvarez lived a strange moment in his debut
The former Ajax player will have an anecdote to tell, since he experienced a strange moment after jumping onto the pitch at the London Stadium.
Edson Álvarez played nine minutes in West Ham’s victory and the curious thing was that the Mexican would come on from minute 65, however, at 67′ defender Nayef Aguerd was unexpectedly sent off for accumulating two yellow cards.
Edson Álvarez enters the field for James Ward-Prowse
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After this action, the coach David Moyes He had to stop the movement as the game was 2-1 in favor of the Hammers, but very close.
“I am quite happy to have my first minutes. Unfortunately I was going to come on earlier, but because of the expulsion I had to wait, but I am very happy, because we got a result with an important team and all that adds to all these emotions,” he said. Edson Alvarez, who praised the Premier League.
“This league for me is the most important in the world. Every weekend you try to see the Premier teams. Being here is very motivating,” said the Mexican defender.
Did David Moyes not want Edson Álvarez?
Before the arrival of Edson Alvarez al West HamFootball Transfers reported that the coach of the English club did not want the former Ajax player in the team, as he considered that he needed a midfielder with experience in the Premier League.
On the other hand, The Guardian mentioned that within the London club there were many differences over the hiring of Edson Alvarez.
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