Guffwatch

Unpacking the West Ham news cycle.

selection

Edson Álvarez's West Ham selection prospects

Started Last Movement

Edson Álvarez is back with West Ham's first-team training group, according to West Ham Zone's account of a Claret and Hugh report. The report suggests Nuno Espírito Santo may still use him, but a matchday return has not been confirmed.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham Zone, relaying Claret and Hugh, reports that Álvarez is back in first-team training.
  • An unnamed agent quoted in that report says Nuno Espírito Santo ‘really likes’ the midfielder.
  • A reported behind-closed-doors friendly could offer a further look at players, but Álvarez's involvement is unconfirmed.
Development Updated

Álvarez reportedly returns to first-team training

Álvarez is back with West Ham's first-team training group, according to West Ham Zone's account of a Claret and Hugh report. That gives the midfielder a possible way back into Nuno Espírito Santo's plans after his reported run of league-squad omissions. It does not yet put him back in a matchday squad.

The report quotes an unnamed agent involved in Álvarez's move to Fenerbahçe last season as saying Nuno ‘really likes’ him. West Ham Zone also says a behind-closed-doors friendly is planned at Rush Green this week. The opponent is unnamed and Álvarez's involvement has not been confirmed.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Edson Alvarez has returned to West Ham’s first-team training and may remain in Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans, citing an update from Claret and Hugh and an unnamed agent. It also says West Ham rejected summer offers below its valuation and may use a behind-closed-doors friendly to assess players.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Edson Alvarez’s return to first-team training and time with Nuno Espirito Santo during the international break could give him a chance to re-enter West Ham’s plans, potentially against QPR.