Julian Alvarez has been playing well for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City this season, and he seems to have carried that form to Argentina.
Manchester City have a number of top-class players, and among them is Julian Alvarez.
Julian Alvarez flourishing at Manchester City
Alvarez is at his best when played upfront, but Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has found a role for the Argentina international in attack so that Erling Haaland and he both can start.
And, he is flourishing.
The 23-year-old has scored three goals and given three assists in eight Premier League appearances for City so far this season.
The £100,000-a-week (Spotrac) forward has scored three goals and given one assist in one start and one substitute appearance in the UEFA Champions League for the Citizens so far this campaign.
According to BBC Sport pundit and former City star Micah Richards, Alvarez has been the best player for the defending Premier League champions this season, no Erling Haaland.
Yes, Alvarez has been that good.
The City forward was at his best for Argentina against Paraguay.
Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 in Buenos Aires to maintain a perfect record in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
Praise for Julian Alvarez for Argentina vs Paraguay
Alvarez started the match.
The 23-year-old was deployed on the left of a front-three in a 4-3-3 formation.
The Argentina international played well during his time on the pitch and was his team’s main creative force before being taken off.
Goal gave Alvarez 7 out of 10 and noted: “Was unlucky to be taken off somewhat early for Messi, as the Manchester City star was the best player in Argentina’s attack.
“Played a big role creatively, even if he didn’t get a goal or an assist on the day.”
TyC Sports in Argentina gave Alvarez 7 out of 10 and observed: “All intelligent and positive movements to receive and associate, precise with the ball, generous as always in the pressure.”
Alvarez won the 2022 Qatar World Cup with Argentina and is truly a brilliant player.
The 23-year-old clever movement and ability to operate in a number of positions in attack is an asset for Argentina and for Manchester City.
I believe that Alvarez will develop into a world-class player in the coming years.
