West Ham midfield duo Guido Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez (credit: Imago)
Max Wilkins
Fri 13 December 2024 9:40, UK
West Ham can’t risk selling Guido Rodriguez due to discipline worries surrounding Edson Alvarez.
The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium with Real Betis interested in re-signing the midfielder (InfoRealBetis, 9 December).
The 30-year-old only joined the Hammers in the summer but could be set to leave already as the La Liga side are working on a deal despite understanding that it is “a very difficult operation” [Eduardo Burgos].
Despite the Green-and-Whites assuming the ex-River Plate man would want to leave due to a lack of consistent minutes in the Premier League, the Hammers can’t afford to green-light a January deal.
West Ham can’t risk Guido Rodriguez deal in January
There is no doubt that the summer signing is likely to be frustrated with his game time in recent weeks, starting just one of the last four.
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This has seen Alvarez favoured at the base of midfield by Julen Lopetegui who has performed well alongside Carlos Soler and Tomas Soucek.
Despite this, the Irons will always have some reservations over the Mexico international given his discipline record since signing from Ajax.
This season alone, the 27-year-old has picked up two red cards in all competitions and three yellow cards in the Premier League which has left the East Londoners’ midfield light at points.
West Ham United's Edson Alvarez
Edson Alvarez is sent off as West Ham lose at Liverpool. Credit: Sky Sports Football
If this record is to continue for the defensive midfielder, Lopetegui can not risk losing Rodriguez who acts as a strong option in the Irons’ squad.
The Argentine may not appreciate his role as a backup at the London Stadium but he must impose himself on the starting XI when afforded the opportunity.
In other West Ham news, Paul Merson has aimed a jibe at Julen Lopetegui his Bournemouth prediction.
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