The Argentine soccer legend who puts Julian Alvarez among the best in the world

Julian Alvarez is being one of the most outstanding forwards of the moment. The Argentine footballer since his 2022 World Cup, many are beginning to take him more and more seriously. The player is a reality in Europe, and little by little he has earned the trust of Pep Guardiola, who has placed him in his tactical schemes for the current season. Now, an Argentine soccer legend gives his impressions of the former River Plate.

"Because many said yes, 'he comes from River, he is a goalscorer, a very good player,' but in England it is totally different: he arrives in England, triumphs, covers the mouths of many who did not believe in him and reaches the World Cup. Now, finds in Lautaro that competition that there must be in the National Team or in the teams," said Mario Kempes, scorer in the 78' World Cup and world champion with the Argentine National Team.

The historic former striker and Valencia player also spoke about the possibility that Lionel Messi will be the new Ballon d'Or 2023. Kempes also spoke about Messi, whom he praised and assured that he will win the Ballon d'Or: "No one has yet come out better than him. And he continues to show that he is still the best. Next year we don't know, or next season. But this year I think yes, he is going to achieve it because there is no one and we don't know when we are going to see him again. someone like him."

What does Kempes say about Julian and Lautaro playing together?

"The two of them are 9. Now Julián is playing a little further back, at River he played a little further forward. Here at City he is playing further back because Haaland is there and he is the scorer. But look at Guardiola's intelligence to first not give him up , because normally when such a young player comes to you you give him to another team so that he can gain another rhythm at the level of England. But the impact that this boy has had has been such, who for me is small ha, that he has really covered them up the mouths of many," said Kempes