West Ham defensive struggles are not new as David Moyes still searches for answers

In Edson Alvarez, Moyes secured about as good a Rice replacement as could be expected, but he will again be absent on Tuesday in serving the second of a two-match ban. Since his full debut, Alvarez has started all but five league games. In those, West Ham shipped three at Brentford, five at Fulham, two at Sheffield United, four at Newcastle and two in 45 minutes at home to Burnley, before the Mexican’s half-time introduction.