Mediotiempo Editorial
Mexico City / 06.10.2023 17:47:34
When Declan Rice was sold by West Ham to Arsenal in exchange for 122 million euros, many fears were unleashed in the Hammers’ circle as he was a key player in the scheme, but Edson Álvarez and James Ward-Prowse appeared to make him That game won’t be so strong.
Edson Álvarez settles at West Ham
The national team arrived from Ajax in exchange for 42 million in the summer market and soon began to show that it was a good investment, since today the Hammers look strong in the center of the field, in addition to their aggressive style being an extra very well received.
That performance has led him to take advantage of the fans, while coach David Moyes is satisfied, although equally convinced that he still has a ceiling to reach. That union that he has with Ward-Prowse has been very enriching, which is why few miss Rice.
“I never put so much pressure on myself. I’m a different player (than Rice). I bring what I can bring: my spirit, my fight, everything. Believe me, I’m not trying to get any of that into my head, I just want to show people my quality and my ability. I know the responsibility, but I’m doing what I want to do and what I want to contribute to the league.”
Does Álvarez feel pressure at West Ham?
Asked if he had pressure due to his new duties in the Premier League, the América youth player ruled it out, since it is not the first time that he has had to replace figures of international stature, as happened at Ajax.
“In my first season at Ajax, I had to replace Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong, but I never put pressure on myself.”
West Ham will face Newcastle in a highly demanding duel on matchday eight of the Premier League.
2023-10-06 23:52:35
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