After not scoring in the last games, Haaland and the news he won't like about Julian

Erling Haaland has not had the best performance in recent games, but even so, Pep Guardiola's confidence in the Norwegian footballer remains the same. Of course, his September was perhaps not the best of all and the club itself has let him know. The emergence of Julian Alvarez into the starting team has been extremely important for the club, which now has a new variant on the offensive side.

As is usual every time the month ends, the Citizens' official site launched a vote to choose the best player of September. Among the options is Julián Álvarez, who had some very outstanding games, such as his debut in the Champions League against Estrella Roja, in which he scored a double that served to turn the game around. He also opened the scoring in the win against Fullham.

For all these reasons, Julián Álvarez is one of the candidates to be chosen as Manchester City's footballer of the month for September. Of course he will have a very difficult competition, as he will compete against goalkeeper Ederson and full-back Kyle Walker, one of the highest points in Pep Guardiola's team over the last few games. However, the absence of Erling Haaland is surprising, as he scored some goals last month, but the reality went a little unnoticed in the last few games.

Pep Guardiola defends Erling Haaland

The Manchester City coach spoke at a press conference about the footballer and was extremely clear about the importance of the Norwegian in the club. In addition, he highlighted that the presence of many defenders every time he plays will have a lot to do with it, and the plans that rival clubs make when the Norwegian enters the field. “He is always surrounded, he has options to score, but the reality is that it is very difficult that way, for him and for any forward. However, it is very essential, said Pep Guardiola.