Former America
El Machín received a yellow card that caused complaints from all his West Ham teammates.
© Special Águilas MonumentalEdson Álvarez received a controversial yellow card in the FA Cup
Edson Alvarez He is the man of the moment West Ham. The ex America He has established himself as a pillar in the Hammers midfield, being an undisputed starter under the leadership of David Moyes. However, Machín received a very unfair punishment in his most recent presentation with the Londoners.
Machín has been growing by leaps and bounds over the course of the season, adding interesting qualities to its game. Edson Álvarez has shown that the challenge of replacing Declan Rice is not big for himcurrently being one of the most loved players by West Ham fans.
But the influence of the former América is not limited exclusively to what he offers in defense, as he has also had an important weight in attack. Just remember the match against Freiburg in the UEFA Europa Leaguewhen he excelled with a great goal and an assist that consolidated him in the English team.
That is why David Moyes opted again for Edson Álvarez for this Sunday’s duel against the Bristol City. Machín repeated in the starting eleven along with Tomas Soucek and although his team is still alive in the FA Cup, The truth is that the Mexican received a very unfair punishment in the first half.
Unfair yellow against Edson Álvarez
It all happened in stoppage time in the first half at West Ham. Machín went to dispute a ball on the right wing, but then an opponent tried to knock him down by jamming one of his legs. Edson Álvarez tried to escape, but the referee saw it as an attack by the Mexican.
In the replay it was seen that the former América at no time attacked the Bristol footballer and despite the constant complaints against the main referee, Edson Álvarez stayed with the yellow. This conditioned Machín for the entire second half and he was replaced near the end of the game.
The draw keeps West Ham alive in the FA Cup, but now the team must play the replay match at Bristol City’s home. The Hammers have been completing a great campaign in England and now they hope to extend that good moment in the oldest tournament in the world.
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West Ham’s next match will be again against Bristol City for the FA Cup, in a match that will take place on Tuesday, January 16. The Hammers are going for a victory that will allow them to stay alive in the tournament and then return to activity in the Premier League.
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