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Julian Alvarez makes his sixth first team match against Nottingham Forest

The Argentinian World Champions seems to have won the first team in Manchester City. 

By Hector Garcia

The Argentinian World Champions seems to have won the first team in Manchester City. 
The Argentinian World Champions seems to have won the first team in Manchester City. 

From starting playing in one of the most popular Argentinian teams, River Plate, win the treble in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City last year and then, became World Champion in Qatar 2022, Julian Alvarez has demonstrated that he is a top A class player, and he deserves to have more minutes with the Citizens, that are looking to conquer once again the Premier League Championship.

Julian Alvarez made today his sixth straight game as first team for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, as he proved the Catalunyan manager his efficency and great performance when they played against West Ham United, where the Argentinian was present in every offensive play and also helped with an assist for Bernardo Silva.

Julian Alvarez saw more action when Manchester City made their debut in the UEFA Champions League opening week agaisnt Berlin's Red Star where Julian “La Araña” Alvarez had a double score game, one for a free kick brace and a second one with Erling Haaland's assist in order to win the match 3-1.

Alvarez stats are actually quite good. In the Premier League, he already has 11 goals made, five in UEFA Champions League, one in Community Shield and one more in the EFL Cup; as he also is a disciplined player and only have three yellow cards throughout his period in Europe. He was part of Pep Guardiola's team that won the treble last year (UCL, Premier League, and Community Shield). 

What's next for Julian Alvarez?

Julian Alvarez made his sixth first team startup in today's Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest matchup, but was substituted for Aké in the 56' minute, moments after Rodrigo was expelled from the match.

Neverthless, Julian Alvarez performance against Nottingham was also excellent, he almost scored the first goal in a brace, but Turner, Nottingham's goalkeepr, could defend the goal. 

La Araña” is expected to continue his good streak in the next three games where Manchester City will face NewCastle in the EFL Cup, Wolves Hampton in the ninth week of the Premier League, and will be a key player if the Citizens want to outmatch a strong Arsenal team, as Rodri won't be available for the 10th week of the English tournament due to his suspension.

 

 

 

 


Hector Garcia

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