The reason why Edson Álvarez missed the game against Raúl Jiménez's Fulham

Edson Álvarez's West Ham United suffered a painful defeat against Fulham on matchday 15 of the Premier League, with a goal from Raúl Jiménez the Cottagers beat the Hammers 5-0, however, Machín did not see any activity due to an off-field situation that David Moyes revealed.

According to the coach of the London team, the Mexican midfielder along with other players on the team fell ill a day before the match. It is unknown if it was a viral or stomach infection. This is only the second league game he has missed since he arrived in English football. .

Machín has proven to be a world-class midfielder. In his first season in England, he not only earned a place in his team's starting eleven, he has also been one of the most outstanding players in his position in the championship, in 18 games he has won the hearts of West Ham fans who have even changed his nickname.

Everyone calls me Eddy, I don't know, I think they think it's short for Edson, it doesn't bother me, I like being called that, the whole locker room calls me that way, said the Mexican National Team midfielder about his new nickname.

West Ham's season

In 16 days of the Premier League, the Hammers are in ninth place with 24 points, 6 points away from the places in European competitions. In the Europa League they could ensure their place in the round of 16 by advancing as first in Group A. when they face Freiburg of Germany on the last day. This Thursday the first place in Group A in the Europa League will be played, in the league they will close the year at home against Wolves and Manchester United, visiting Liverpool in the League Cup, 4 difficult games at the end of 2023 for Edson and company .