According to Ben Dinnery, West Ham star Edson Alvarez is being evaluated ahead of the Europa League match with Backa Topola and is at 50% after suffering an injury against Manchester City.
Alvarez would be seen as a doubt for the match since the injury specialist revealed on his Premier Injuries website on September 19 that his anticipated return date is September 21, the day of the Europa League match.
In the 3-1 loss to Manchester City, the Mexican midfielder suffered a knock and had to be substituted. The Hammers are hopeful he will be healthy for their Premier League match against Liverpool on September 24.
Give him a rest
Prior to this weekend’s trip to Anfield, West Ham should give Alvarez the extra time off to recover from his injury because they will need him to be at his best if they are to gain anything from their hotly favored opponents.
Without intending to be disrespectful to their Serbian opponents, the Europa League match is a game they can afford to rest their key players for in an effort to keep them all well and strong for the more challenging contests in the near future.
This season, Alvarez has been a key player at the Hammers’ base of the midfield, breaking up play before passing the ball to his colleagues further up the field to generate opportunities.
Due to Liverpool’s renownedly formidable attacking numbers, which can pose problems for any team, his job will be vital during the visit to Anfield. David Moyes received high plaudits for his performance against Manchester City (The Athletic, September 18), and he will need a repeat performance against Liverpool.
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But in the end, he stayed with Juventus, leaving Hammers manager David Moyes without a left wingback.
Emerson Palmieri is undoubtedly our preferred left-back starter, but Moyes will be forced to turn to the aging Aaron Cresswell if he gets hurt or is suspended. As a result, I predict that the Scot will repurchase Kostic this winter.
West Ham signing Filip Kostic surely a no-brainer
The Juventus star, 30, would be a welcome addition to Moyes’ squad at the London Stadium.
Kostic, who could also play as a left or right winger, would be a great opponent and cover for Emerson.
Juventus allegedly wants to sell him to us for just £20 million, and he might go for even less in January, according to recent reports.
The seasoned Juventus star puts in a ton of effort, is technically quite gifted, and possesses the passion, tenacity, and stamina necessary to compete in the Premier League.
In my opinion, Filip Kostic would elevate West Ham to a completely new level.
I think it was a no-brainer for Moyes to sign the Serbian international in the January transfer window and bring him to the London Stadium.
And if we don’t try to sign him when the winter transfer window opens in a few months, I would be very shocked.
