19 | Julian Alvarez - 2023/24

Status
Not open for further replies.
Was ok, not brilliant.

Not going to judge him after the first game of the season though.

I still think he will score 20-25 this season for us in all competitions
 
Quality player but it is hard to see right now what his role could be other than backup for the big fella and utility forward sub. If Pep can figure out a way to get him into the team I think he will be a star… would be fitting for Pep to end up with a team with 4 centre half and a little and large striker combo after building a reputation as the guy that wanted 11 midfielders in his team
 
Very good player

You can see he's still quite raw in a way sometimes, and those moments can sometimes give off the impression he isnt having a great game even when he's contributing a lot in reality.

Once his overall game becomes more refined he's going to be some player.
 
WallyA said:
You know what's funny, like everyone here, I thought he had a pretty meh game.

But he apparentlly had 6 Key Passes, with second in our team being Phil and Haaland with 2.

Other than the Haaland assist, I can't remember him making that many creative passes, perhaps a few of those are from the corners.
Click to expand...
Most are set pieces. Actually "key pass"stats itself is not accurate to measure creativity. Open play xA is a status better.
 
I generally don't like the idea of transforming him into a midfielder. We have enough midfielders and can buy more but we only have two strikers and I dont want them to lose the sharpness of strikers.

Got a proper eight or play Foden in the middle.
 
nicko said:
I thought he was excellent tonight. Fantastic player who will be very important this season
Click to expand...
Great little player, low maintenance but high quality.

And the wonderful thing is, he's only going to get better and better.
 
applejuice said:
I generally don't like the idea of transforming him into a midfielder. We have enough midfielders and can buy more but we only have two strikers and I dont want them to lose the sharpness of strikers.

Got a proper eight or play Foden in the middle.
Click to expand...
I don't think that would fly with him and his reason for extending.

Clearly Haaland will start every game when fit, Alvarez would rather play with him than just wait for when Pep rests Haaland.
 
Really don't get the negativity. I thought him and haaland together worked quite well, they both set each other up for chances and with better finishing we could be looking at a magnificent partnership. Truly don't understand what some people have against Alvarez, they seem to have convinced themselves he's much worse at football than he actually is.
 
I can feel the Haaland-Alvarez, big man, little man combo blossoming. That assist to Haaland is a sign of things to come.

It’s a plus that he’s such a relentless and willing presser from the front. If he can just add a bit more on knowing when to press forward and when to stay back in shape and cut off passing lanes then perfect.
 
FatedBlue77 said:
I can feel the Haaland-Alvarez, big man, little man combo blossoming. That assist to Haaland is a sign of things to come.

It’s a plus that he’s such a relentless and willing presser from the front. If he can just add a bit more on knowing when to press forward and when to stay back in shape and cut off passing lanes then perfect.
Click to expand...
There was a moment I think Vs arse that I wished it was Alvarez rather than haaland pressing the keeper. His pressing is great Love the guy. I'd have them both in every game
 
FatedBlue77 said:
I can feel the Haaland-Alvarez, big man, little man combo blossoming. That assist to Haaland is a sign of things to come.

It’s a plus that he’s such a relentless and willing presser from the front. If he can just add a bit more on knowing when to press forward and when to stay back in shape and cut off passing lanes then perfect.
Click to expand...

Pep did say last season he has to find a way to play Alverez and Haaland
 
waspish said:
Pep did say last season he has to find a way to play Alverez and Haaland
Click to expand...

He really does because on last nights evidence and the CS he is a way off solving it.

I like both as individuals,but playing both as a duo i think lessens our midfield creativity and our team cohesion.

Hopefully its just a case of needs must presently while others get up to speed or reinforcements are bought.
 
Looby_Blue said:
Seems to have become the forgotten man amidst all the transfer talk and treble celebrations.

If he follows the Pep template of slightly underwhelming first season followed by meteoric second season rise to glory then this is one player I'm really excited about for next season.
Click to expand...
Slightly underwhelming first season ?

The world has gone mad ! Haha
 
The Scarlet Pimpernel said:
He was fucking amazing ! Underwhelming is insane talk
Click to expand...
Given the circumstances, his age, first season abroad, playing time, playing out of position, no Summer break, possible World Cup hangover (none BTW) I'd say he was nothing short of remarkable. This kid works his ass off and is incredibly humble considering his accomplishments to date. Any Blue who doesn't appreciate this fella needs to give their head one hell of a wobble...
 
JewelZee said:
Given the circumstances, his age, first season abroad, playing time, playing out of position, no Summer break, possible World Cup hangover (none BTW) I'd say he was nothing short of remarkable. This kid works his ass off and is incredibly humble considering his accomplishments to date. Any Blue who doesn't appreciate this fella needs to give their head one hell of a wobble...
Click to expand...
He scored a shit load of goals considering all you mentioned (couldn’t be bothered writing it all out in my original response lol) and limited game time - partly due to a machine in front of him……I am astounded anybody thinks he had anything other than an amazing first season.
 
The Scarlet Pimpernel said:
He scored a shit load of goals considering all you mentioned (couldn’t be bothered writing it all out in my original response lol) and limited game time - partly due to a machine in front of him……I am astounded anybody thinks he had anything other than an amazing first season.
Click to expand...
And I forgot to mention playing in a system that's notoriously difficult to pick up in year 1 even for some of the most talented players coming in...Unfortunately nothing on BM astounds me anymore in terms of opinions, LOL...
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top