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Edson Alvarez is aiming to bring a “fresh mentality” to West Ham after making a profitable begin to life on the London Stadium.

The Mexico worldwide grew to become the Hammers’ first signing of the summer season switch window earlier this month, his arrival coming after West Ham bought captain Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m.

He’s since been joined by fellow new arrivals in midfielder James Ward-Prowse, defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and ahead Mohammed Kudus, and the Hammers have responded with an unbeaten begin to the Premier League season.

Alvarez, alongside Ward-Prowse, has excelled within the engine room for West Ham, serving to them to excellent victories towards Chelsea and Brighton with David Moyes’ aspect, who sit second within the desk, selecting up seven factors from their opening three video games.

Ahead of his aspect’s conflict with Luton on Friday Night Football, the previous Ajax midfielder has focused an prolonged keep on the high finish of the desk along with his new staff and has praised his new partnership with Ward-Prowse.

“It’s a nice start for everyone, especially for me because I made a dream debut in our stadium and with our fans against a very good team in Chelsea, “Alvarez completely instructed Sky Sports.

“Then there was the second recreation away towards Brighton and in historical past it has been very troublesome for us there, however we bought the three factors and up to now, I really feel actually joyful and I’m grateful for all the things.

“With James [Ward-Prowse], we communicate really well,” he added. “We are both new here and we want to bring a fresh mentality to the club.

“My new team-mates are all good guys. They have helped me with all the things from the primary day I arrived on the membership.

“I’m very proud of everybody and looking out ahead to creating the very best staff we can for West Ham. At the top, all of us need to battle for our followers and in addition the highest spots within the Premier League.

“Winning gives you confidence. It’s a good feeling and two wins against two good teams brings extra motivation.

“We are persevering with to look ahead as a result of we do not simply desire a brief interval of profitable and a short while on the high. We need to preserve this sense for a lot of extra video games.

“I want to keep doing good things and it is a matter of time and work. If you train how you play, you’ll get results.”

Alvarez relishing Premier League problem

Alvarez made his West Ham debut off the bench towards Chelsea, serving to them safe a 3-1 win over their London rivals. He made his first begin within the 3-1 win at Brighton, impressing in each video games along with his work-rate, tackling and his physicality.

He’s been described as an “animal” by team-mate Emerson Palmieri and a “machine” by former Hammers defender Anton Ferdinand, and the 25-year-old insists he’s relishing the challenges thrown up by the Premier League as he adapts after shifting from the Eredivisie.

Asked if his recreation is suited to the Premier League, Alvarez mentioned: “It’s been too short a time to say something concrete about whether the Premier League suits me or not, but I will work to be very fit.

“I’ve seen some big variations between the Eredivisie and the Premier League. However, I’ve come from one of many largest faculties on the earth that’s Ajax.

“The intensity with the ball is quite similar. Also, there is a lot of talent here at West Ham.

“The distinction is the depth and the very fact you will have to run for 90 minutes, in any other case you might be useless. The groups within the Premier League additionally battle till the very finish.

“I really like the challenge of the Premier League. It’s good for me.

“There are big, strong guys in the league,” he added. “I want the challenge. It makes me feel like I need to keep working because if I want to compete, I need to be ready to compete.

“I would like to present what I can do and in addition study. There are many good gamers on this league however I would like to present I can be there too.”

Alvarez: I’ll present followers what I can do | ‘I’ve fought all my life’

West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez:

“I’ve felt the reference to the followers. They have already proven me plenty of love. I can see it on social media and I would like to pay them again with my work, with my ardour, and naturally with good soccer.

“Everyone has instructed me that should you battle for the followers, they are going to help you.

“I’ve fought all my life so for me it’s nothing new. I want to get to work and show them what I can do.”

‘The followers can count on big issues from Kudus’

Talking of the Ajax college, Alvarez has been joined at West Ham by former team-mate Kudus in a deal understood to be value round £38m.

You can sense the joy from Alvarez when speak turns to the Ghana worldwide, who joined the Hammers earlier this week.

He mentioned: “I’m super happy he’s here. I’m looking forward to training and playing again with him. I cannot wait to link up with him again.

“I do know what he can bring to the staff and what he can present in England. He’s a really gifted participant and an excellent man.

“The fans can expect big things [from Kudus],” he added.

“He has very good qualities with the ball. He’s very strong and can turn very easily. He loves the ball and likes to play. He’s very good in combinations and understands football really well.

“I noticed him once more for the primary time on Tuesday and he is wanting ahead to getting going and displaying what he can do in the very best league. Of course, like me it is also vital for him to adapt to the Premier League however I’m positive he’ll adapt in a short time.”

Alvarez prepared for Kenilworth Road environment

Kudus might function when West Ham will look to proceed their unbeaten begin to the Premier League season as the primary aspect to journey to Kenilworth Road to face newly-promoted Luton.

The stadium has undergone a £10m transformation programme forward of internet hosting its first ever Premier League recreation when the Hammers are the guests on Friday Night Football.

Luton’s marketing campaign has began with consecutive defeats on the street towards Brighton and Chelsea after enchancment works to the stadium compelled them to play away, however a primary house match of the season at Kenilworth Road guarantees to be a special day, and one which Alvarez and West Ham are prepared for.

Luton have been scheduled to host Burnley of their first Premier League match at their Bedfordshire house, however the Irons will as an alternative now be a part of Hatters historical past.