19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

[oldius]

By the time KDB career comes to an end the landscape will look completely different again.

The right side of the front three is the position which currently not fully nailed down, that is the position available to him.

Foden Haaland Alvarez

Bernardo Rodri KDB

Cancelo Stones Dias Walker

We are not far away:
Haaland Alvarez
Foden
Grealish Rodri Bernardo
Cancelo Stones Dias Walker

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Better than Darwin Nunez.

Pep's got a challenge to figure out how to get him and Haaland on the pitch on the same time. He's to good to be sat on the bench

He’s already ahead of expectation and his learning curve.

Initially it was planned for him to go out on loan but what Pep saw in pre season convinced him that he was ready for a squad place.

He’s been utilised well so far and performed really well.

Pep should be left to develop the lad into the best he can be and to learn from some of the best players, minds and coaches on the planet.

 

[vincent]

He’s already ahead of expectation and his learning curve.

Initially it was planned for him to go out on loan but what Pep saw in pre season convinced him that he was ready for a squad place.

He’s been utilised well so far and performed really well.

Pep should be left to develop the lad into the best he can be and to learn from some of the best players, minds and coaches on the planet.

Agree. I think this season he will accept being a squad player and learning. Next season will be different though.

 

[franksinatra]

I hope so, but I don't feel his performances have been at his normal level for quite some time.

Back end of last season he was incredible. He is at his best when he is able to glide past challenges and has that extra yard of pace on the break. I reckon after Christmas he will be back in that place.

 

[Fordyboy46]

I think he'll be a star once he gets up to the speed of the prem, just hope he gets plenty of game time as he's battling with Erling who let's face it he isn't going to dislodge.
I wonder if the two of them could forge a partnership over time, something to definitely think about

 

[Fordyboy46]

He is becoming a stand out player in this World Cup. Scoring, closing down, defending and general play with and without the ball has been as complete a performance as anyone so far.

Agreed, their manager keeps bringing him off and Argentina nearly pay the penalty for it. Becoming an important player for them in this World cup

 

[ancoats]

Then Alvarez could very well find himself in the same situation if Madrid trigger Haaland's release clause.

I don't think Real Madrid will sign Haaland or afford him, but Alvarez maybe a cheaper and better option

 

[ancoats]

Devil's advocate here;

1. Who would you drop for him? I'm assuming Jack or Riyad.
2. Would Pep, as he might see it, risk upsetting the "balance" of the team?

all depends on a system pep trust, Mahrez in the 3 up top, then yes because he is coming to his later years,
also it could be jack, but I think he would be idea to play in the middle, but pep does not trust him enough.
plus Foden Silva would come into frame

i would play him in a 3 up top with foden haaland, that would scare the shit out of everybody

 

[jimharri]

all depends on a system pep trust, Mahrez in the 3 up top, then yes because he is coming to his later years,
also it could be jack, but I think he would be idea to play in the middle, but pep does not trust him enough.
plus Foden Silva would come into frame

i would play him in a 3 up top with foden haaland, that would scare the shit out of everybody

It wouldn't be bad, would it?

 

[ancoats]

It wouldn't be bad, would it?

pep has many options, but we have seen that sometimes it's a problem having options
the one thing is clear, Alvarez is Special and far too good to be playing 2nd fiddle sat on the bench

 

[Keeper!]

pep has many options, but we have seen that sometimes it's a problem having options
the one thing is clear, Alvarez is Special and far too good to be playing 2nd fiddle sat on the bench

I think in the next 12 months this dude will give no option to Pep, he will be a regular first team starter, wonderful talent and could well be a very special player.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Needs to play regularly -The argument for not playing him because he'd had no break is bollox its not hurting his performances for Argentina. If we don't find a way to incorporate him as a regular as well as Haaland he'll be rightly looking around.

 

[asahartford1]

Needs to play regularly -The argument for not playing him because he'd had no break is bollox its not hurting his performances for Argentina. If we don't find a way to incorporate him as a regular as well as Haaland he'll be rightly looking around.

So Haaland Alvarez
And Foden Bernardo Grealish all need to start.
Going to be tuff

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Perfect player for one of the wide positions when we play with advancing FBs, as it allows him to tuck into the inside channel.

 

[Saddleworth2]

So Haaland Alvarez
And Foden Bernardo Grealish all need to start.
Going to be tuff

Rodri can play DM and CB in a combined role.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

So Haaland Alvarez
And Foden Bernardo Grealish all need to start.
Going to be tuff

60-30 will come into play for all players in the second half of the season, esp those that play in late stage WC games!

 

[Blue Maverick]

So Haaland Alvarez
And Foden Bernardo Grealish all need to start.
Going to be tuff

Drop Ederson ;)

 

[asahartford1]

60-30 will come into play for all players in the second half of the season, esp those that play in late stage WC games!

I think Pep has shown he plays all his experienced squad to a degree, even if fans think that they are not good enough or out of form.
I am struggling to think of a major squad player he has frozen out in the last few seasons.
In great contrast to our rivals.

 

[Gingers Dad]

Alvarez will play regularly once he's properly settled in. Don't see as an issue for him to play in the same team as Haaland. Two different players and don't really play in the same position.
Even if he did become unsettled with a lack of game time (which won't happen) we've bought a top, top player for £14million!

 

[kun]

Out of possession:
Haaland Álvarez
Foden Gündo KDB Bernardo
Aké Rodri Stones Walker
Ederson

In build-up:
Haaland
Foden Álvarez KDB
Gündo Rodri Bernardo
Aké Stones Walker
Ederson​