19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

[p.taker]

Perhaps he made his own luck ?

"Billy Zane. Titanic"

 

[MarsLlama]

He's a different type of beast, nobody said he was Maradona, Messi or even Rashford or Salah. This guy has been crucial for his national squad the entire tournament so far, that's not a coincidence and it's definitely not luck. Nevertheless, i agree that luck was on his side in this last goal but he helped a lot.

He's a key part of this Argentina side with a number of incredible qualities that will make him a world class player for years to come.

That was still a deeply lucky goal. IMO it's doing him a huge disservice to claim otherwise as, when all is said and done and he retires, that goal will not even break his top 50. He really should have been dispossessed.

 

[MarsLlama]

Perhaps he made his own luck ?

That only stands up if you say the same thing every time a player scores a fortunate deflection or gets a lucky rebound. Sometimes goals in football are lucky and that's fine. It irks me when we pretend they're magical.

 

[upb78]

He's a key part of this Argentina side with a number of incredible qualities that will make him a world class player for years to come.

That was still a deeply lucky goal.

Help frequently comes to those who deserve it.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Perhaps he made his own luck ?

He certainly did. Pace, strength, perseverance, and a great volleyed finish.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

That only stands up if you say the same thing every time a player scores a fortunate deflection or gets a lucky rebound. Sometimes goals in football are lucky and that's fine. It irks me when we pretend they're magical.

Seems to be ok for rags or dipper players !

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Well I think it's fair to say he's a significant upgrade on Ferran Torres.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

That only stands up if you say the same thing every time a player scores a fortunate deflection or gets a lucky rebound. Sometimes goals in football are lucky and that's fine. It irks me when we pretend they're magical.

Will still stand on the scoresheet

 

[chris85mcfc]

I like the way Argentina started the World Cup with Martinez up front, and clearly Alvarez has shown a lot in training which has perhaps even surprised the manager

One of the first names on the teamsheet once we get back up and running again

 

[nellyonthewing]

Only problem is he has no space to run into with us and faces 8 opponents in the box.