West Ham star Edson Alvarez has told David Moyes his poor discipline is hurting his push for Europe.

By premiernews On Apr 5, 2024

David Moyes warned Edson Álvarez that his indiscipline is damaging West Ham's hopes of qualifying for Europe.

The Mexican is available for Saturday's trip against Wolves after missing the games with Newcastle and Tottenham after receiving his tenth yellow card of the season against Aston Villa.

Alvarez has been a huge success since joining West Ham, but has missed key games due to suspension.Credit: Getty

Álvarez has made an impressive start at the London Stadium as he has been tasked with filling the void left by Declan Rice.

But after a glut of yellow cards coupled with an imminent suspension from the Europa League, Moyes wants the former. Ajax star to better manage his temper.

“I think the intensity and the speed is probably what the Premier League is still getting used to,” he said. moyes before the trip to Molineux.

“For us, we don't have such a big team where we can afford to have a lot of people out.

“We lost him at the beginning of the season due to suspension, we have had him out now and we will also lose him for the game in Leverkusen in midweek.

“The fact of losing it for so many games starts to have an effect on you.

“He has been reprimanded too often. “We have to try to find a way to not put him in that situation because it affects the team and that has been the case in recent weeks.”

Alvarez has proven to be a huge loss for the Hammers when he is unavailable, with the east Londoners taking just two points from the five league games he has missed this season, including last weekend. capitulation at Newcastle.

Moyes knows that Álvarez is a key component in his midfield and hopes that the Mexican can improve his disciplinary record.Credit: Getty

Moyes added about Álvarez: “We missed his presence.

“He has been a big influence on us since we signed him at the start of the season. He has been very important for the team.

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“I haven't had a conversation with him because I hope he has enough experience to understand that you can't get yellow cards every week.

“He's wise enough, he doesn't need me to tell him.”

A crucial week for Moyes' side will be a visit to Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday ahead of a key London derby at home against Fulham a week on Sunday.

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