19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

[asahartford1]

He did remind me of Aguero with that goal, and I think it's the sheer fucking confidence that did it. He knew that with enough power he would score. Lots of our forwards over the last few years would have overthought it, tried to squeeze it in between the keeper and the post and gone wide. Alvarez just smashed it.

I was overly harsh on him in recent appearances, I think he just needs to be playing with our strongest team to be at his best, which is hardly a surprise.

Are you trying to say

"Sorry"

 

[bert38]

Like the love child of Kun and Tevez, with a bit of Saurez thrown in. Hits the ball so sweetly.

 

[MarsLlama]

Are you trying to say

"Sorry"

Yes, actually.

I'm sorry Julian, I was overly harsh on you from some recent performances when you didn't have the full strength team available.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

The kid is a grafter. Love him

 

[Sk@mcfc]

Unreal today unfortunate to play in so many games where we go man down

 

[lasereyes]

Aguero-esque goal. Some really good combinations and plays. He still needs to improve his first touch a lot, but he will because he is technically a very gifted player. Exciting times ahead.

Finish was a lot like Kun's at old toilet in 2013

 

[Phil1]

Lots to admire about him and more importantly lots more to come from him. Good lad.

 

[lasereyes]

He’s class

Cant wait to see him in the world cup leading the line for the Argies

 

[upb78]

Unreal today unfortunate to play in so many games where we go man down

Or where the other teams only plays near their own area (or even teams that play 11 vs 10 and still keep playing near their own area, like Copenhagen)

 

[WallyA]

I would like to see us play like we did in the 2nd half against Sevilla a bit more often. I think if we get the width from the full backs instead of the forwards, we could have Foden and Alvarez playing more inside and closer to Haaland.

If teams sit back, I think the 4231 with double wide fullbacks like you said, is the best.

It gives us extra options and lets us overload, leaving 4 back (2CBs and 2 DMs), but that's fine they don't need protection when teams play like Sevilla.

If teams have a go at us, that's when I think our 433 inverted fullbacks makes sense, then the wingers hold the width and one fullback tucks in giving us the 5 defense - 5 attack Pep likes, but its completely unecessary when teams sit back as that's a waste to have 5 defense.

 

[Paul1970]

This guy could have one hell of a World Cup and £14 million is already one of the bargains of many a year .

 

[Andouble]

Foden, haaland and Alvarez should be our preferred front line. It has it all.

 

[Shaffer92]

Took his goal very well but on a couple of other opportunities, I thought he either took an unnecessary touch away from the goal or a heavy one(the pass from KDB near the end of the first half comes to mind). Worked his socks off though.

 

[Kamaro011]

Foden, haaland and Alvarez should be our preferred front line. It has it all.

No control at all, unless against very weak sides.

 

[wolviedinho]

Quality player going about his work under the radar. Hopefully he settles in England and is happy with his role.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

No control at all, unless against very weak sides.

Come again....

Are u mad

 

[upb78]

Took his goal very well but on a couple of other opportunities, I thought he either took an unnecessary touch away from the goal or a heavy one(the pass from KDB near the end of the first half comes to mind). Worked his socks off though.

Are we about to start counting every single bad control or decision mistake he makes? Do we really need to start going there? Every player makes mistakes during the games (KdB, Bernardo, even Haaland), of course there's always room for improvement but even then nobody is perfect.

 

[Kamaro011]

Are we about to start counting every single bad control or decision mistake he makes? Do we really need to start going there? Every player makes mistakes during the games (KdB, Bernardo, even Haaland), of course there's always room for improvement but even then nobody is perfect.

Against the very best like for example Real Madrid, that kind of mistake will cost us a goal.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

What I liked about his goal was that it was a”Haaland” goal!

He made space for the pass by turning his defender the wrong way as he made space between them for the pass, and made the run so he could take it in his stride. He was not afraid to hit it first time and boy did he hit it!

At 22, he has a strong future ahead of him.

That said, he doesn’t have the first touch of the world class players around him that kill the ball dead on a sixpence, but that can be taught.

He also seems to want to do EVERYTHING at 100mph, rather than knowing when to speed up and slow down.

However, given we are 1/3 of the way through his first season, he’s a transplant from a completely different culture, and he’s living in the shadow of the biggest name in British football at the home of the PL champions, I’d have to say I’m quite chuffed at what he’s shown so far!

He’s a South American Dickov who could score a hatful of goals with the service he could get from our midfield and wingers! I’d have said Agüero, but still early doors on that potential comparison!!!

 

[jamesha]

He is doing brilliantly for a player so new to the league. His finish yesterday was like prime Aguero. It feels good to have an Argentinian back in the squad.