With 27 chances created in all competitions so far, not only does Álvarez lead the way for Manchester City in that department, but all Premier League players too. In fact, only Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo (28) has created more chances than Álvarez in all competitions of every team in Europe’s top five leagues.
On the ball, Álvarez has been a dual threat so far this season, able to create chances for teammates or be on the receiving end of them himself. He’s been involved in 44 open-play shot-ending sequences for City, a total that only Rodri can surpass. Álvarez’s split between shooting, creating a chance or being involved in the build up is very nicely balanced – although it’s not quite as neat as Phil Foden’s perfect split!
His work out of possession is incredible. He is City’s most active presser, making 24.4 pressures per 90 minutes, the most of any of his teammates. Such is his work rate that he leads the team for pressures in the attacking third per 90 (11.7) and also the middle third (9.8).
With 27 chances created in all competitions so far, not only does Álvarez lead the way for Manchester City in that department, but all Premier League players too. In fact, only Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo (28) has created more chances than Álvarez in all competitions of every team in Europe’s top five leagues.
On the ball, Álvarez has been a dual threat so far this season, able to create chances for teammates or be on the receiving end of them himself. He’s been involved in 44 open-play shot-ending sequences for City, a total that only Rodri can surpass. Álvarez’s split between shooting, creating a chance or being involved in the build up is very nicely balanced – although it’s not quite as neat as Phil Foden’s perfect split!
His work out of possession is incredible. He is City’s most active presser, making 24.4 pressures per 90 minutes, the most of any of his teammates. Such is his work rate that he leads the team for pressures in the attacking third per 90 (11.7) and also the middle third (9.8).
His first touch with his back to goal is a weakness in his game. Much better coming into the ball. Bit like Dzeko in that respect.His first touch was off tonight. Had it been tighter he’d have scored in the first half
Every player has weaknesses (which eventually can be either minimized or corrected.....or not), i think the key is to avoid putting the players in those specific situations, which was not the case in this game, because he was constantly forced to face his back to the goal to get any service (particularly in the 2nd half).His first touch with his back to goal is a weakness in his game. Much better coming into the ball. Bit like Dzeko in that respect.
That is true. But I doubt Halaand is a back to goal style player either.Every player has weaknesses (which eventually can be either minimized or corrected.....or not), i think the key is to avoid putting the players in those specific situations, which was not the case in this game, because he was constantly forced to face his back to the goal to get any service (particularly in the 2nd half).
His indirect free kicks and his corner kicks are pretty great tooHis free kicks are sublime - stunning goal today