Edson Álvarez sees his second red card of the season with West Ham

The campaign that Edson Álvarez is having is not improving and this Saturday the Mexican midfielder was sent off for the second time so far this season in England, this time in the hard fall suffered against Nottingham Forest (3-0) on matchday ten. of the Premier League.

“El Machín” ended up receiving a red card after two warnings in just over five minutes at the end of the first half of the match played at The City Ground in Nottingham. He received the first yellow in the 39th minute and the second in the second minute of added time.

The Mexican committed a foul from behind against Anthony Elanga in a play on the right when the Nottingham Forest player had escaped from Álvarez, who was criticized on social networks for considering that it had been an unnecessary foul taking into account that he was already reprimanded. .

It is the first red card for Edson Alvarez in the Premier League since his arrival at West Ham before last season. However, it is the second that the Mexican receives this campaign that has only just begun after the one he received against Liverpool (5-1) for the League Cup in September.

The expulsion of the Mexican midfielder, who has become an important piece within the Hammers, portrays what his team’s season has been like, which has not lived up to expectations after what his performance was last season. in which they played the Europa League.

The team now led by the Spanish Julen Lopetegui is in 14th place in the standings after playing the first 10 rounds of the English championship with a record of three wins, a couple of draws and five losses for 11 points, the same as Manchester United with one less game.

Sharing Mexican culture

Beyond the fact that his performance on the field of play is not as expected, the Mexican maintains an important role within the club beyond sports and recently had the opportunity to introduce the little ones to a part of the culture of his team. country with the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

The player shared the meaning of one of the most traditional Mexican holidays in which tribute is paid to people who have died in an important event that is celebrated every November 2. The children were also able to decorate a small skull usual for this celebration.

Since his arrival at West Ham at the beginning of last season from Ajax of the Eredivisie, Edson Álvarez has had a very good adaptation not only in sports but also with the community, being one of the most beloved players of the Hammers fans. .

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