19 | Julian Alvarez - 2023/24

[IrishBlueSince92]

Didn't even give Ake protection yesterday ,giving away the ball don't know why he is being forced to that position .

Really missed Grealish on that front as well yesterday

 

[MarsLlama]

As bad as he was today, I do actually think away from home we should be considering him up top as a false 9 and dropping Haaland.

Why? Struggling to think of a less appropriate false 9 than a man who can’t control a ball and gives away fouls every time he comes under pressure.

 

[Damanino]

wonder if we see him in defense too later this season just because he deserves to play. he certainly not playing in other positions than striker role because he is suited to those roles or excel in those roles but because he deserves minutes.

wish he had Tevez's ball protection skills. feels for defenders and def midfielders easy to take ball off of him and when pressed he makes bad decision so often.

I think he needs to play very close to the box to see the best of him. anywhere deeper or wider, not for him.

 

[Sk@mcfc]

I like him a lot but in them sort of games his first touch needs to improve

 

[Claytop]

I am sorry but playing out of position doesn't excuse failing at the basics.

Christ, Grealish probably doesn't give it away that many times all season.

 

[kaz7]

Cash in? You must be joking. He was hugely important to our treble win, so how is he not elite level?

Stop indulging the worst wum on the entire site !

 

[levets]

Alvarez has been poor in a few games recently. He’s struggling with his ball retention, loose passing and his first touch has recently been letting him down. He’s been rather sluggish for some reason. He caused Rodri a yellow card yesterday. Midfield/left wing does not suit him. Play him 2nd striker with Haaland or bench him. Don’t shoe horn him in, it’s not working.

 

[Paul1970]

We have no other attackers ? What do you think wingers are, what do attacking midfielders do ?

I mean out an out strikers like Haaland . We need another striker to take the pressure off Haaland .

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Feel sorry for him tbh. Good player and honest pro. But playing him out of position is simply not working. Horrendous yesterday.

 

[Haaland94]

Goosebumps. He had a phenomenal first season for such a young lad, and 29 G+A this season already as well. Often overplayed and out of position, but he is a magnificent player. Anyone who doesn't think he is quality needs to follow another sport.