The bizarre rule that could save Edson Alvarez from Mexico exile after West Ham antics

Edson Alvarez could yet land a spot in the Mexico squad despite his recent West Ham United struggles.

The 28-year-old had looked to be on his way out of the London Stadium in the summer.

Various interested parties were in the race for his signature at different points.

A move never happened in the end and is now stuck at the London Stadium until January, at least.

He hasn't featured in claret and blue since the first game of the season in August and doesn't look like returning any time soon.

Alvarez may still get his chance at some minutes with Mexico as a rule could play to his advantage.

How could Edson Alvarez earn a Mexico call-up?

El Tri are looking ahead to the upcoming international break with a new manager in charge.

Rafa Marquez has replaced Javier Aguirre in the dugout after the latter bowed out at the World Cup.

He is looking ahead to his first games in charge which come in the shape of friendlies against Colombia and the USA.

There was an expectation that the new boss would call-up some fresh faces, but he's set to be hampered by a LigaMX rule.

The Mexican league continues throughout the international break, so only two players from each club can be called up.

Online outlet TUDN reports that Marquez wants six players from Chivas alone, but that won't be possible.

That could open the door for Alvarez to earn a call-up despite everything that has gone on at West Ham.

Why West Ham would welcome an Alvarez Mexico call-up

There has been plenty of noise surrounding the midfielder both on and off the pitch recently.

That hasn't helped him in recent weeks at the London Stadium.

He hasn't played since starting against Portsmouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

That doesn't seek to benefit the Irons, so having him feature on the national stage could be a plus.

West Ham could see that as a way to maintain his value as they look to sell him in the near future.

It will now be down to Marquez and whether he wants to add Alvarez to his squad for the upcoming international break.