Edson Álvarez started West Ham’s bitter draw against Brighton in the Premier League.
The “Machín” and the Hammers, despite reaching four games without knowing defeat, could not beat their close rival (WHU is sixth and the Gaviotas seventh), to continue climbing towards European positions.
At the Olympic Stadium in London, the Mexican started and played the 90 minutes. The point they added keeps them in sixth position with 34 points, five behind Tottenham.
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The squad led by David Moyes suffered the absence of Lucas Paquetá and Mohammed Kudus, two key elements in the attack, which made it difficult for them to generate dangerous options in the rival goal.
The Gaviotas were the ones who took control of the action by adding 69 percent of the possession of the ball, with 22 shots, eight of them on the goal of Alphonse Aréola.
In the midst of Brighton’s gale, Edson Álvarez became a pillar for defensive work and was the second player with the most touches (61) on his team in the match, only behind Emerson Palmieri (72). Additionally, the Mexican completed 33 of 38 passes (87 percent) and won eight of 11 ground duels.
What “Machín” did in the center of the field was very outstanding, as he also completed seven sweeps, two interceptions, two steals and had a shot blocked.
HOW DID EDSON ÁLVAREZ’S WEST HAM DO AGAINST BRIGHTON IN THEIR FIRST GAME OF 2024?
West Ham stood before their people with the goal of adding another victory in a campaign that has excited their fans after winning the UEFA Conference League last year, but they ran into an uncomfortable Brighton that is navigating in the same area of the table with colorful football.
Alvarez Velazquez He appeared as a starter in the Hammers midfield, accompanying the Czech Tomas Soucek in containment and doing his job in the recovery zone, but he failed, like the rest of the team, to connect with the attack and opportunities were scarce.
Of the clearest, James Ward-Prowse had a chance, but his shot was well parried by goalkeeper Jason Steele. Nor did Brighton put Alphonse Areola in trouble, despite the offensive style of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi.
The minutes passed and neither team managed to pierce the enemy’s hut and referee Samuel Barrott signaled the end of the match, with West Ham now boasting 34 points in 20 games played, three more than Brighton. For now they are fighting for a place in the Europa League, five behind Tottenham.
On Sunday, January 7, the Hammers They will host Brisol City in the Third Round of the FA Cup, while their next match in the Premier League will be on January 21 when they visit Sheffield United, a team that is in last place in the competition.
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2024-01-03 00:26:25
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