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Active off bench Alvarez played 70 minutes off the bench during Saturday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Alvarez was brought back into the starting XI despite picking up a knock against Freiburg mid-week. The defensive midfielder has been one of the first names on the team sheet when fully fit and available and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. He could see some substitutions to try and keep him fit in the final matches before the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Alvarez (knock) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact Alvarez returns from a knock suffered in mid week action against Freiburg. The midfielder starts from the opening kickoff coming off his best performance of the season in mid week scoring a goal and providing an assist in the 2-0 win.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Alvarez picked up a knock during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Freiburg, according to manager David Moyes."We need to wait and see. Edson got a knock on his hip so we need to see how he i...

Impact Alvarez will be a doubt Sunday, though he did play throughout Thursday's clash even after the injury. With that in mind Alvarez seems likely to be straight back available for Sunday's clash. Either way Alvarez will be one to watch before Sunday's clash with Tomas Soucek another option to fill in defensive midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in win Alvarez returned with a goal and assist during Thursday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Alvarez made his way back from a knock that sidelined him for one match and got on the scoresheet with a goal and assist Thursday. The midfielder is an excellent defender and has the ability to pop into the attack, making him a surprisingly stout option in most matches. Now that he is fit once more he should play a large role moving forward.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Europa League clash Alvarez (undisclosed) will not be an option for Thursday's UCL match versus Freiburg, per manger David Moyes. "We've still got a few lingering in terms of the sickness, but I think...

Impact Alvarez will miss his second match in a row through injury. The starting XI should not change much, with Pablo Fornals likely to get another start in the midfielder for the team for Thursday's UEL match.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Alvarez (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Fulham on Sunday.

Impact Alvarez misses out on Sunday's match with no injury mentioned in the buildup. Tomas Soucek drops into defensive midfield with Pablo Fornals entering the starting XI in Alvarez's absence.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five interceptions in win Alvarez had three tackles (two won), three clearances and five interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92n...

Impact Alvarez had a great defensive outing during their road win, leading West Ham with a season-high five interceptions. He also made the second-most tackles for his side. The midfielder also received his ninth yellow card of the campaign, though.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Alvarez served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is available for a Sunday clash with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Alvarez served the ban against Brentford and is now eligible to return. Now that he is available once more Alvarez should slot immediately back into the starting XI, which should allow West Ham to move back to their 4-2-3-1 formation.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Accumulates five yellow cards Alvarez will be unavailable for Saturday's match against Brentford after picking up his fifth yellow card against Everton.

Impact Alvarez will be suspended for the first time this season after picking up his fifth yellow on Saturday. This will leave him out for Saturday's match against Brentford, where his void will most likely be filled by Pablo Fornals. Alvarez's next match available will be against Nottingham on Nov. 12.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road loss Alvarez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Alvarez assisted Jarrod Bowen in the 56th minute, but they ended up with the loss on the road in the end. That was his first assist in the season. The midfielder now has started in seven straight EPL games for West Ham after beginning the season on bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Alvarez served his one match Europa League ban and is available for selection once more.

Impact Alvarez was suspended for West Ham's 3-1 win over TSC to open the Europa League. The midfielder is now available once more and as a bonus, he should be fully rested for Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against TSC Alvarez is suspended for Thursday's clash with TSC due to a red card he picked up while playing for Ajax.

Impact Alvarez was suspended as Ajax were eliminated from the Europa League and will now miss his first European clash with his new club, West Ham. Tomas Soucek could be played as the lone defensive midfielder with Alvarez forced to the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with injury Alvarez had six clearances in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City. He was subbed off due to injury in the 66th minute.

Impact Alvarez left the game against Manchester City in the 68th minute due to an undisclosed injury. Before his substitution, he made six clearances. However, after his departure, his team conceded two goals. Following the game, he assured Roshane Thomas of The Athletic that he was fine.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for starting role Alvarez has contributed one chance created, one shot, four tackles (one won) and 13 clearances in three appearances this season.

Impact Alvarez only joined West Ham at the start of August but already looks to be a normal starter after only a month at the club. He has started the last two matches at defensive midfield for West Ham and seems set to stay in that position moving forward. He has done pretty well thus far, but most of his fantasy contribution will come in the defense, where he has registered four tackles (one won), four interceptions, 13 clearances and three blocks in his three appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Chelsea Alvarez will be available for Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to manager David Moyes.

Impact Alvarez could be set for his West Ham debut Sunday, though with only a week of training he may not be given a start. He figures to eventually move into the defensive midfield next to Tomas Soucek, though with James Ward-Prowse now there, Moyes can at least tinker with his squad and formation.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Alvarez (fitness) is out for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, manager David Moyes told reporters.

Impact Alvarez is yet to train with Ajax or West Ham as his move away was completed and is out for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth. It's unclear where Alvarez will get his Premier League debut will come, though an Aug. 20 clash with Chelsea could be one possibility. In the meantime Flynn Downes will likely start in holding midfield.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham finds Declan Rice replacement in Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez

Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez has joined West Ham from Ajax as the replacement for the departed Declan Rice.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

West Ham finds Declan Rice replacement in Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez

Edson Alvarez: West Ham complete £34m for Ajax midfielder Alvarez becomes West Hams first summer signing; Hammers looking to rebuild midfield after selling Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m; West Ham...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • SKY.COM

Signs with West Ham Alvarez has completed a move to West Ham and signed a five-year deal from Ajax.

Impact Alvarez continues his way up in competition after playing with Ajax for four seasons, appearing in more than 30 matches each of the last two seasons. He'll be the logical replacement for Declan Rice in West Ham's lineup and could get minutes off the bench Saturday if he's with the team. His entrance will likely take minutes away from Flynn Downes.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edson Alvarez on representing Mexicans abroad: 'It's very emotional' Edson Alvarez is quickly becoming a dominant Mexican figure abroad.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gritty in second Napoli tilt Alvarez had three interceptions and one clearance and won one of four tackles and six duels in Wednesday's 2-4 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Alvarez tried to help out the defense with his physicality in the midfield, but Napoli still found a way to bag four goals. He has tallied one goal, six shots (one on target), nine tackles, and nine interceptions in four matches.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool needs late goal to beat Ajax in Champions League

Joel Matip headed in an 89th-minute goal with the aid of goal-line technology to earn Liverpool a 2-1 win over Ajax and its first points in this season’s Champions League

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers beaten 4-0 by Ajax in tough Champions League return

Rangers’ first Champions League match in 12 years wound up being a sobering experience

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Benfica battles to 2-2 draw against Ajax in Champions League

Benfica has come from behind twice to hold Ajax to a 2-2 tie in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Suspended against Besiktas Alvarez will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against Besiktas with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Alvarez picked up his third yellow card of the Champions League season against Dortmund in Matchday 4, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Davy Klaassen or Mohammed Kudus (undisclosed) if fit could replace him in midfield.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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