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The season on the European continent is very close to ending. In Dutch football, Ajax has already become champion , once again, from the Eredivisie. Edson Álvarez must serve a penalty game for accumulating cards, but the coach Erik Ten Hag decided to grant an exclusive permission for the defender to leave Amsterdam and start with his freedoms on vacation. It is worth mentioning that this decision is supported by the fact that the club will no longer fight anything important, since already has all the titles in the pocket.
Edson Álvarez is on his way on holiday to Mexico 🇲🇽! The Mexican received a red card against Feyenoord and would have been suspended against VVV-Venlo anyway. He will now also miss the final game of the season against Vitesse. Have fun,
@ EdsonAlvarez 19 ! ❤️ # Ajax # Alvarez pic.twitter.com/jKlbcK0gNS
– All About Ajax (@AllAboutAjax) May 11, 2021
The Mexican soccer player received this particular treatment from from the coach. Only him and his partner, Nicolás Tagliafico, have been the privileged ones and have acquired a few extra days in their respective breaks. However, this too has an undertone for both players . Tagliafico will have to concentrate with the Argentine national team to prepare for the Copa América , while Álvarez is considered by Gerardo Martino to play against Iceland next 29 of May and, in addition, to begin work for the semifinals of the Nations League .
🔴 | Edson Álvarez receives a 1-match suspension for his red card against Feyenoord. He’ll miss VVV-Venlo at home on Thursday. # Ajax # feyAJA # AJAvvv # Eredivisie pic.twitter.com/MCIvkcKyzM
– All About Ajax (@AllAboutAjax) May 10, 2020
In this sense, the young Ajax footballer already left for Mexico where he will take a few days off before to report to the indications of the coach of the ‘Tri’, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino. Before his departure, the Dutch team dedicated a few words to the Aztec footballer. “ Edson Álvarez is already enjoying his days off in Mexico! See you soon, El Machín! ”, said the institution through its social networks.
Edson Álvarez is already enjoying his days off in Mexico! 👨👩👧✌️
See you soon, El Machín! 🇲🇽 pic.twitter. com / mWD8UyCL8x
– AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 11, 2021
The Mexican soccer player changed the way they looked at him at the club. After some first irregular campaigns where even expressed his desire to leave the club , Álvarez had a season 2020 / 2021 magnificent. The player of 24 years of age participated in 39 matches with Ajax . The Mexican became a star in the team led by Erik Ten Hag. In his individual performance, Edson managed to score two goals and added two assists for his club .
. @ VoetbalPrimeur have added Edson Alvarez to their 20 – man list for the Eredivise player of the season award. # ElTriEng https://t.co/RuNWUeZJNx pic.twitter.com/m47 daL4SMm
– Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) May 7, 2021
In the Dutch league the player defended the colors of his club in 24 opportunities. In addition, ‘Machín’ played many minutes in top-level competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League . Under these circumstances, the young Mexican was highly valued by the local media who selected him among the best players of the season , in Dutch football . Álvarez hopes to close a season with a flourish with his national team.
