Frank Lampard revealed that Edson Álvarez was on Chelsea's radar

Before arriving at West Ham, where he became a key part of the team, Edson Alvarez was on Chelsea’s agenda, as confirmed by Frank Lampard who during his time as coach of the Blues was interested in acquiring the services of the Mexican midfielder.

This was confirmed by Frank Lampard himself in a recent interview with FOX Sports in which he spoke about the follow-up he had done to the Mexican midfielder since his time with Ajax in the Eredivisie where he played before joining the Hammers prior to last season. season.

“I know him well because when I was Chelsea manager we played against Ajax and he (Edson Álvarez) played with them at that time. “We were looking to recruit midfield players at that time and he was a player that Chelsea were seeing with potential.”Lampard explained.

Edson Álvarez, 26, made the leap to Europe in 2019 with Ajax after shining in Liga MX with Club América. “El Machín” played four seasons in the Eredivisie before reaching the Premier League with West Ham for the 2023-2024 campaign quickly consolidating.

“I like his profile as a defensive midfield player. There are many things I could do. “I know he can also play at the back, but I think he is a good and strong player.”analyzed the former English footballer about the Mexican who regretted that his arrival at Chelsea had not materialized.

Beyond the fact that the Aztec midfielder was not hired, the English football legend admitted that he has maintained interest in the career of the player who last season made himself felt at West Ham, becoming a regular part of the starting team in both the local tournament as in the Europa League.

“It seems to me that he had a very good season with West Ham and it has been a difficult start for the team this season, but he is a player (Edson Álvarez) that I admire without a doubt”commented Lampard who had his past as a player with the Hammers.

That complicated start that Frank Lampard talks about has West Ham with just one victory in the first six rounds of the Premier League and after this Saturday’s draw against Brentford (1-1) they have five games without being able to win in the local tournament and the League Cup.

Edson Álvarez was not part of the game on this day as he had to serve a suspension so he could not avoid a new draw for his team, which now has a record of one win, two draws and three losses in the Premier League, occupying 14th place waiting for the date to end.

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