Another low blow from Guardiola, his decision with Julián Álvarez that outrages

Julián Álvarez continues to be one of Manchester City's most decisive players in recent games. Vital for the triumph against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, he had previously scored a great goal against Wolverhampton and a double on the first day of the European tournament against Red Star Belgrade. This Sunday the Spider wanted to extend his good moment with the Citizens against Arsenal but the coach was blunt with the Argentine and made a decision that outraged everyone.

Manchester City faced Arsenal this Sunday in a vital match to take over the leadership of the Premier League in the match corresponding to the eighth day of the tournament, which was also the last before the stoppage for the FIFA date. There, Josep Guardiola had placed Julián Álvarez within the starting lineup as a continuation of the vote of confidence on his part towards the one who emerged in River Plate during the current season.

However, the development of the match was far from ideal for the citizen team and the Catalan coach had to put his hand in the team for the complement, trying to get the goal that would break the tie and give them the victory. But in Guardiola's desire, Pep made the decision to take Julián Álvarez off the field so that the Belgian Jérémy Doku could enter in his place in a move that caused the indignation of all the fans of the club and the world champion. To make matters worse, City were going to end up losing 1-0.

The fury of Manchester City fans after Guardiola's decision to remove Julián Álvarez

At 68 minutes, Josep Guardiola surprised everyone by making a controversial change to the citizen team. The Catalan made the decision to replace Julián Álvarez so that the Belgian Doku could enter in his place and earned the rejection of fans on social networks. “How are you going to get Julián Álvarez out? “Take out Haaland who didn't touch 3 balls in the entire game!” was one of the most recurring comments.