What Pep Guardiola says about the great level of Julian Alvarez

Manchester City continues its high level in 2023. The citizen team places itself in an important way in a match where many thought they could be defeated. However, a great Julian Alvarez appeared and helped Pep Guardiola's team come back against West Ham. James Ward-Prowse's goal in the first half had put Josep Guardiola's team in trouble, until Julian Alvarez appeared to make a series of fundamental contributions that allowed the score to be reversed.

“Julian is indisputable. Gündogan left and with Kevin's injury, he has his opportunity and he is taking advantage of it. He is learning a lot to move in the gaps, he is a threat with goals and assists. The work ethic, we are delighted that the club brought him in last year. We had doubts (about his presence) because he came from Bolivia with jet lag, he was very tired the day before yesterday. But he felt better and last night we talked to him and he told us that he felt good,” said the Catalan technical director about his management.

However, there were those who showed some concern about Pep's words, since he emphasized the fact that Julián is getting minutes due to Kevin De Bruyne's injury. In this context, it will be necessary to see if Álvarez continues to enjoy so many minutes when the Belgian midfielder returns to physical fitness.

How has Julian done at the start of the Premier League?

The Argentine National Team forward has an average of having participated in at least one goal per game. And, after five appearances, the Spider has recorded two goals and three assists. Next stop? The debut in the Champions League against Red Star. The '19' of the champion of England and Europe had a very complete game in which he not only gave two assists to turn the score around, but also kicked corner kicks and was even in charge of taking a free kick that hit the stick.