According to the Sunday People, David Moyes has informed midfielder Edson Alvarez that he should anticipate being benched once West Ham signs Kalvin Phillips.
On January 28, the newspaper said on page 59 of its print edition that the 28-year-old’s loan signing will have a “huge impact” on the Mexican international’s position at the London Stadium.
The report also stated that the England international will start ahead of the 26-year-old for the Hammers, as the manager has grown “frustrated” with the player’s on-field behavior after 11 yellow cards this season.
Unlikely
This doesn’t really sound like something a manager would do straight after signing another player because it’s surely not good for morale.
It’s unlikely Alvarez is going to immediately find himself on the bench because he’s been excellent since making the move from Ajax and Phillips will have to work his way back up to full fitness.
The Mexican has received a good number of cards this season, but West Ham supporters like that he never backs down from a challenge.
Moyes could certainly play the two together, but if Phillips pushes his way into the starting eleven, it will be intriguing to watch who gets moved aside.
The fact that we have added another midfield player is crucial since, in the absence of one of the first three possibilities, the squad has been a little weak.
