19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

[bobom]

Hit and miss last night......he never stops trying and is capable of magic,but he is no KDB thats for sure.

That's a high bar! Question is, what trajectory is he on at age 23, and that feels very encouraging to me!

 

[FantasyIreland]

That's a high bar! Question is, what trajectory is he on at age 23, and that feels very encouraging to me!

Yes it is,and it wasn't a dig at his ability,because he has ability/attributes Kev does not.
My point was.....playing him as an alternative/replacement to Kev obviously doesn't provide us with the same options or approach.

 

[bobom]

Yes it is,and it wasn't a dig at his ability,because he has ability/attributes Kev does not.
My point was.....playing him as an alternative/replacement to Kev obviously doesn't provide us with the same options or approach.

Oh, that's quite correct.

 

[rowarta]

That's a high bar! Question is, what trajectory is he on at age 23, and that feels very encouraging to me!

also have to remember KDB spent most of his early years playing as a winger

 

[shroom]

Julian and Rodri dining locally ...

 

[Tevez City]

Keep starting him Pep

If Kevin is starting then Julian should replace Bernardo

He will press, Keep the ball well & launch few rockets

 

[JDV]

Yes it is,and it wasn't a dig at his ability,because he has ability/attributes Kev does not.
My point was.....playing him as an alternative/replacement to Kev obviously doesn't provide us with the same options or approach.

Would you prefer Foden in that role?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Would you prefer Foden in that role?

To Alvarez,yes,but i prefer Foden on the right.

We need to find a future 10.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Julian and Rodri dining locally ...

That geezer in the middle must have climbed the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down

 

[Bluewars]

I remember the first couple of games this season I said his touch isnt great, he still needs to improve. He has a similar stature to Aguero but is no where near as nimble with his feet, the ball tends to bounce off him.

 

[jrb]

Worked hard yesterday and put another good shift in, but looked a bit lost yesterday. Not quite sure what role he’s playing at the moment.

 

[schfc6]

Worked hard yesterday and put another good shift in, but looked a bit lost yesterday. Not quite sure what role he’s playing at the moment.

I thought that, he struck me as the odd one out. Everywhere he’d normally find space, he space was occupied. Aided and abetted by Gundogan being able to play in the 10 role as Leeds were so stupidly deep rendering a no.6 unnecessary.

 

[cyan]

He did Ok yesterday. Obviously he was playing deeper than normal - taking turns with Kdb to support the front three and look for his own space for a chance - but the one that came to him he made a hash of. I think it's all part of the learning curve for him - and for Pep - can he play as one of two attacking midfielders? His energy and tenaciousness made him a good source of recovering the ball - he was making himself available as support for Foden or Gundo - but his first touch was letting him down a bit and he seemed a bit unsure or which positions to take up - or when he could get himself closer to Haaland. But there was enough to suggest it is an option - and the more he does it, the more he will learn.

 

[FantasyIreland]

He isnt good enough to replace Erling and he is too good not to be involved,so i suspect Pep is tinkering with his ability and looking at ways to do exactly that.

 

[Irishblue93]

Wasn't his best game but seems like he's trying to learn a new position

 

[upb78]

He should've played at least 15min in my opinion, Haaland seemed tired and completely disconnected from the rest, (though it wasn't only his fault) and Real Madrid were leaving open spaces at that point.

 

[alexmcity]

My feeling is Alvarez will play a decisive role in some of the remaining games.

 

[Dax777]

He should've played at least 15min in my opinion, Haaland seemed tired and completely disconnected from the rest, (though it wasn't only his fault) and Real Madrid were leaving open spaces at that point.

25 minutes at least.

 

[thanatos]

Was sloppy at times but I’d continue seeing how he can grow behind Erling. We could be looking at two outgoings in the midfield and he might be asked to play a bit deeper than he’s used to. Pep is experimenting and I’m totally fine with it..

 

[Haaland94]

He had no off-season for almost 2 years, next season he will be one of the world's best.