19 | Julian Alvarez - 2022/23

[oldhamblue]

Despite The Predators hat-trick I was hugely impressed with this kid tonight

 

[Gus Fring]

Watched highlights prior to coming but watching tonight I never realised just how quick he is, both goals quality and a constant threat.

Promising so far and I’m sure he’ll get many more minutes and chances to impress this season.

 

[shroom]

come for the highlights, stay for the funny singing commentator ...

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Alvarez is going to be an absolute star for us, you can just feel it

 

[WNRH]

Haaland is the man, the superstar and any attacker is going to play second fiddle to him but there’s something about Alvarez that is just more endearing.

Whilst watching the game tonight I thought of players of similar ilk (young, raw, promising, good CV) like Torres, Sane, Sterling and none of them were fans favourites and on the whole not many people were bothered when they left.

I think Alavrez will be different.

 

[Terence Fletcher]

I'm excited to see how this lad gets on. Love his raw style.

I’ve watched Alvarez on you tube and some of his performances for River Plate have been outstanding. Watching him against Forest you can see just how intelligent he is, he started off in the first half playing just behind Haaland, and it looks like a tactic that will be successful, what a talent this young man js.

 

[jollylescott]

Haaland is the man, the superstar and any attacker is going to play second fiddle to him but there’s something about Alvarez that is just more endearing.

Whilst watching the game tonight I thought of players of similar ilk (young, raw, promising, good CV) like Torres, Sane, Sterling and none of them were fans favourites and on the whole not many people were bothered when they left.

I think Alavrez will be different.

I think you’re right.

Of course all the world’s attention is on Haarland (rightfully so), but City fans have always loved players who give it everything in a game (Zabba springs to mind).

So even though he might get lost in the blinding light of our superstar, I’m certain Julian will very quickly become a fan favourite.

 

[super_city_si]

Going to give bernardo a run (literally) for his money in the distance stakes. Must have covered some ground. Superb player

 

[vmsuhail]

Keep this form and we won't miss Jesus. Glad Pep is giving him enough minutes, even ahead of Mahrez.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Going to give bernardo a run (literally) for his money in the distance stakes. Must have covered some ground. Superb player

Had to be 10+ km.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Turns out he doesn’t have a weak foot.

 

[Sir peace frog]

Martin Tyler sounds different when he's translated into Argentinian :)

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

i get navas vibes from him, a player who will work his socks off every time he gets a chance and is happy to contribute in whatever way he can

 

[nellyonthewing]

A star is born - a combo of Kun and Tevez.

 

[SWP's back]

Someone said the other day we were weaker with him than Jesus as Alvarez is “untested”, well he’s doing ok so far when tested.

 

[footballmanager]

great finishes, the second goal is a really hard one to score, and with his left foot, also sent one into the post in the first half.

Love his ability to navigate in tight spaces, it will be useful against stronger teams

 

[lee_wsm]

The advantage he has is Haaland gets two defenders on him leaving space for Alvarez to run through these two are gonna destroy records together

 

[bobom]

i get navas vibes from him, a player who will work his socks off every time he gets a chance and is happy to contribute in whatever way he can

He will have to learn how to pass backwards, though.

 

[Keeper!]

The look on Pep's face when he gets his second tells everything you need to know about this guy, we have a special player on our hands.

 

[Octavian]

My favourite thing about last night other than how the team played overall was this guy. Very exciting stuff.