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Machin is the big absentee in the Hammers’ squad for this interesting match in the Premier League.
West Ham They are not exactly going through their best moment of the season in the Premier League, where they are at the bottom of the standings. Now the Hammers face Newcastle forced to add the three points, but without the presence of Edson Álvarez.
The London team has just achieved a goalless draw against Everton, so they need to find victory again to avoid getting close to the relegation zone. Only three points separate West Ham from 18th placeoccupied by Ipswich Town.
That is why the duel against Newcastle is presented as an extremely important test for West Ham. However, Julen Lopetegui has been forced to explore variants and try to compensate for the absence of Edson Álvarez.
Although it was thought that Guido Rodriguez He would be the one chosen to take Edson Álvarez’s place, the truth is that the Argentine starts the game on the substitutes’ bench. Tomas Soucek and Carlos Soler make up the double pivot, leaving Lucas Paquetá more free.
Why isn’t Edson Álvarez playing?
The absence of Edson Álvarez does not respond to physical problems or technical decisions by Julen Lopetegui. It is worth ruling out that Machin is suspended for the double warning he suffered against Nottingham Forestso he is not among those called up to face Newcastle.
