19 | Julian Alvarez - 2023/24

[Delphinho]

He’ll be gone in the summer

Definitely can’t see that. Despite having quite good numbers it just looks like he’s low on confidence. Pep trying to force a square peg in a round hole by playing him in midfield has slowly made him more and more ineffective

 

[decmancity]

He looks like hes running through treacle. I dont know if he needs a big break or something but really struggling now.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

He looks like hes running through treacle. I dont know if he needs a big break or something but really struggling now.

I know I've already commented on this, but what? Was I watching a different match? I thought he played really well.

 

[decmancity]

I know I've already commented on this, but what? Was I watching a different match? I thought he played really well.

Was you at the game?

I don't intend to watch any highlights but from my perspective he did a whole lot of nothing. Up against a physical centre half pairing but he looks miles off what we have seen since he arrived.

 

[youngbob]

Terrible today. Like, worst game in a City shirt kind of terrible. Hope he finds form again soon.

 

[nellyonthewing]

I like him but I think he's been run into the ground. A high press is really hard on Phil and Julian. Their stats must be ridiculous.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

With Pep continually switching his position, striker, winger, midfield, bench or starter, he's become a jack of all trades master of none.

True, but in the grand scheme of things, he'll become a much better player because of it.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

Terrible today

If he was "terrible", then I don't know what Haaland has been.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I really don't know what people expect from our forwards at this point when we just flat out refuse to supply them. If he or haaland doesn't score they're shit according to a few on here.

Ran his bollocks off, caused numerous turnovers in the first half that we should have capitalised on but as usual didn't.

Had that great piece of skill to free himself for a shot first half, not sure if it was going in or keeper would have saved it before kdb got in the way but good effort all the same, second half he tee's up kdb who should have buried it. He really couldn't have done too much more than he did given the service he had. Good game.

 

[denTTony]

Ran about a lot, especially in the first half. Has to be said, his shooting has been woeful for a number of matches, now.

thats my summary of him for past few months. In the first season, every shot appeared to be on target, now his finishing appears wayward. still lots of energy and chasing but little else

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Thought Bobb's touches and layoffs were far superior when he came on

 

[bluedreamer]

I really don't know what people expect from our forwards at this point when we just flat out refuse to supply them. If he or haaland doesn't score they're shit according to a few on here.

Ran his bollocks off, caused numerous turnovers in the first half that we should have capitalised on but as usual didn't.

Had that great piece of skill to free himself for a shot first half, not sure if it was going in or keeper would have saved it before kdb got in the way but good effort all the same, second half he tee's up kdb who should have buried it. He really couldn't have done too much more than he did given the service he had. Good game.

Completely agree .
Bearing in mind how lethargic we were generally, I thought he played pretty well

 

[MillsyTheMosher]

His performances of late are becoming a big concern. He stunk the place out yesterday.

His work rate is second to none but he looks a shadow of the player he was last season.

Not sure if it's a confidence thing ? Let's hope he can fix up ASAP as he can be an important player when he is at it.

 

[CΛL]

I honestly just don’t think he’s any better than a good level striker

 

[Lavinda Past]

Ran about a lot, especially in the first half. Has to be said, his shooting has been woeful for a number of matches, now.

We've seen it all before with Jesus. Not good enough. Time to cash in while his World Cup stock is still in people's memories.

 

[HaalandEffect]

Pep is not using his strikers in the right way, this season.

 

[decmancity]

I honestly just don’t think he’s any better than a good level striker

I dont think anyone better is going to be thrilled at being backup to Haaland.

 

[bluethai]

Don't know why he has to take every little set piece by himself when he's only our striker on the pitch, whose primary job is to always be available in the opposition box to score goals.

 

[bluealf]

2022–23	Premier League	31	9	5	3	2	1	10[f]	3	1[g]	1	49	17
2023–24	Premier League	31	8	5	1	1	0	7[f]	5	4[h]	2	48	16

Huge drop-off from last season.

 

[Gabriel]

Lovely bit of play yesterday in the first half when he took the ball away from goal, dragged Gusto with him, and then slipped the ball back for de Bruyne to put Foden through one-on-one. Alvarez’s run pulled the Chelsea back line out of shape and allowed that to happen. Guardiola will always turn to him because he has football intelligence.