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October 24, 2024 philip FOOTBALL 0

West Ham United star Edson Alvarez is in line to be reintegrated into the starting line-up when Manchester United visit the London Stadium this weekend as head coach Julen Lopetegui is desperately seeking a return to winning ways in a bid to end speculation over his future, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

The Hammers were condemned to a convincing 4-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur following a second half capitulation on Saturday, which included Ghana international Mohammed Kudus picking up the first red card of his Premier League career in the derby.

Lopetegui is already aware that he will need to make at least one change to the starting line-up thanks to the winger’s suspension, which will come as a significant blow as he has registered three goal contributions this term, but he is also on course to make another alteration in the middle of the park.

Alvarez Poised to Profit from Hammers’ Form

Mexico international in line for starting role this weekend

West Ham United defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez celebrating

Alvarez is in line to be recalled to West Ham’s starting line-up against Manchester United on Sunday, according to GMS sources, as an inability to dictate the tempo of clashes during the early stages of Lopetegui’s reign has been among the most concerning factors behind the scenes at the London Stadium.

The Mexico international has been limited to three Premier League starts this season, while he has also been restricted to just 410 minutes of action in all competitions, but he is on course to profit from the Hammers’ latest setback at the hands of Tottenham as he is poised to come into the fray.

GMS sources have been informed that midfield domination by a string of opponents has been worrying Lopetegui and other members of West Ham’s coaching staff, resulting in Alvarez being set to replace summer arrival Guido Rodriguez or Tomas Soucek in front of the backline when Manchester United head to the capital.