19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

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River Plate said:
Julián's father spoke about that:

"I asked Juli: 'why do you always go and push the defenders when you press?' And he told me 'to let them know that I'll be there all game long.'"

But the best thing is that when he knows he can get to the ball, he won't foul.

Link in Spanish: https://www.infobae.com/deportes/20...descubierto-el-secreto-del-exito-de-la-arana/
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I’ve noticed this, he hardly gives away the same cheap fouls that Sterling and Jesus used to frustratingly give away. It’s a genuine press to win the ball, not just for the sake of it.
 
citizen_maine said:
It appears he's not too concerned about his current game time then
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There's no way anyone benches Haaland. Not even Shearer at his prime.

I think Pep's gonna mold him to be our KDB replacement.

The key to get him more game time is get him to play another position really well, so they can play together.
 
To get him and Haarland on the pitch together we should take inspiration from the Leicester title winning side with Okazki playing behind Vardy. Both forwards thrive with a bit more directness with more space for quick link up if we accept having less of the ball. Our wide players are well suited to a 4-4-1-1 and would take pressure off them being goalscorers. Wouldn't leave much room for Pep's beloved Gundogan and De Bruyne though.

Ederson
Walker__Stones__Dias__Ake
Fooden__Rodri__Silva__Grealish
______Alvarez
___________Haarland
 
He has been an excellent signing and has the perfect attitude. Will continue to get better and better and make more of an impact for us i am sure.
 
Disappointed that he signed an extension. Would have him over Haaland as our first choice target to replace Benzema. Haaland looks like a guy who will wait for opportunities to present itself but at Real we need someone more proactive. I don't think Haaland can drift wide for meaningful lengths of the game or could score a goal like Alvarez did in the WC Semifinal. That goal was all about 'fight' and that's what we need long term.
 
ilrm said:
Disappointed that he signed an extension. Would have him over Haaland as our first choice target to replace Benzema. Haaland looks like a guy who will wait for opportunities to present itself but at Real we need someone more proactive. I don't think Haaland can drift wide for meaningful lengths of the game or could score a goal like Alvarez did in the WC Semifinal. That goal was all about 'fight' and that's what we need long term.
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Why Real didn't sign him when he tryout at youth team?
 
Superb game from Julian, it wasn't his fault that he had to play as 8 for most of the 1st half.
 
Brilliant player already and will become truly world-class in the future. I love everything Julian represents.
 
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