Despite scoring 40 goals in Manchester, the drama that Haaland is living and worries Guardiola

Julián Álvarez returned to the Argentine team after not having an absolute role in Manchester City. Despite scoring a double in the last game of the 'citizens', Pep Guardiola has shown that he later erases him from the 11 star and generates outrage. In this context, the 'Spider' is shaping up to command the attack of the Albiceleste against Panama, while Erling Haaland, his competition in England, raises concerns about physical discomfort.

What lives in the Premier League is behind for a moment and now the former River Plate forward is focused on what will be the two friendlies of the Argentine National Team in the country, against Panama and Curaçao, to be played at the Monumental stadium and in Santiago del estuary. The author of four goals in the World Cup is practically confirmed as the starter for the first match against the Panamanians.

While the 'Spider' is indisputable in the Argentine National Team led by Lionel Scaloni, Erling Haaland will miss Norway's matches against Georgia and Spain, due to groin discomfort. What happened with the "Android" is causing concern, as the Champions League quarterfinal duels are approaching, where the "citizens" will face the powerful Bayern Munich.

Will Pep Guardiola trust Julián Álvarez in the face of a possible prolonged absence of Haaland?

If Erling Haaland's prolonged absence is confirmed, Julián Álvarez appears as the first option to command Manchester City's offense. Despite the little prominence that he has with Pep Guardiola, the world champion has already scored 12 goals and is the only player from the sky blue team who has scored in all the competitions that the 'citizens' have played so far.