19 | Julian Alvarez - 2023/24

[bluedreamer]

Alvarez and Haaland in same team doesn’t work. Everyone Is always complaining about how many games we have to play, surely Pep can keep them both happy with a bit of rotation.
They are also totally different types of player and our style of play changes accordingly , which surely has to be a benefit.

 

[eastmanc]

Alverez has had a really good season and has never let this club down in effort and numbers, unfortunately for Julian when everyone is fit he probably isn't in our best eleven.

 

[Craig]

How many more? Who knows? There's far less space centrally than on the wings. There's a reason why Ronaldo and Salah prefer to attack from the wing. Didn't stop them from contributing plenty of goals. No need to look for excuses.

Very different players to Foden though

 

[wolviedinho]

Needs a break pep. He has done well in the absence of Kev and will be needed this season. Maybe let him sit the next 1 out. Running on fumes.

 

[Bluewars]

Dont be ridiculous , not his fault pep keeps playing him where he is not suited

Im guessing reports that he complained about his playing time last season are true, I cant see how he can put in lacklustre performances and still be picked if he didnt complain, so technically it is his fault.

 

[Bluewars]

Loved Sterling

In 2020/21??? Remember the infamous ucl final performance.

 

[argyle]

He's not done terribly in this position but he hasn't done brilliantly either. Probably through tiredness too.

I think if we had got Paqueta (not our fault btw) then he would be playing in that position?

Either way it's the correct set up by Pep but Alvarez is the wrong player for it.

 

[super_city_si]

Him playing in midfield shouldn’t suddenly make him not be able to shoot. He needs resting for a few games.

Yes, his shooting is (was) one reason why i could see pep playing him central. He has a great shot and is normally accurate. He hits the target more often than not.
BUT, as you mention, his shooting has gone to shit. A clear indicator his game is suffering right now.

 

[Fordyboy46]

He's a good player Alvarez, and for 15m you really can't complain. But at this moment in time he's hindering the team in that attacking midfield position , well that's where I think he's trying to play anyway. Kovacic would bring more stability to the midfield and would contribute more. Bench for the foreseeable future for me

 

[Fordyboy46]

When Haaland was injured we drew one, won ten, lost none with Alvarez, playing the best football we have all season.
What more do you want.

So that says to me play one of Haaland and Alvarez and not both together