What do you even mean by this? A better goal scorer than one of the best goal scorers in the world?
Julian Alvarez
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Ironically thats the exact type of game where we, and Rashford, dont score
Rashford and our forwards are much better scoring on breaks with space to run in behind
Looks much better than what I expected unfortunately.
Looks a 'baller, this lad.
You really dislike Haaland don't you?
delete.
Another one who looked an easily obtainable purchase who'd improve us, yet we passed on him like Caicedo.
Let's wait at least for like 20 games will we?
You are too quick to jump the gun, didn't you say Banega was on level with Xavi and Iniesta?
I'm sure Rashford will eventually score in 20 games yeah.Let's wait at least for like 20 games will we?
You are too quick to jump the gun, didn't you say Banega was on level with Xavi and Iniesta?
I just don’t see how this kid stays at City for too many years. He’s too good to sit on the bench. His best position by far is as striker. He ain’t getting ahead of Haaland any time soon unless Haaland leaves.
He has to bench Mahrez after tonight, its disgraceful if he doesn't.
Safe to say you guys overrated this cat.
In his defense, Banega in his peak was fantastic. Too bad his peak didn't last longer than a few seasons, but he was a joy to watch.Let's wait at least for like 20 games will we?
You are too quick to jump the gun, didn't you say Banega was on level with Xavi and Iniesta?
I wouldn’t say he’s overrated. He’s still a brilliant talent and I’ve no doubt will become a top level player. He’s obviously not at Haaland level’s at the moment.
I’m still certain Alvarez won’t be at City for more than 2 years. He’s too good to be sat on the bench. Unless Haaland leaves within 2 years, Alvarez will move on.
Stupid to go to City at the same time as Haaland. Will come away with a bag load of trophies hes played little to no part in winning but I can't believe that players actually want or care about trophies when they were barely a bit part.
Didn't he sign in January?
Yes, and was loaned to River until summer or something like that.
Struggling to adapt but thats nothing new for a player under Pep.
Ahh forgot about that. Not really his fault. Still a shame because he looks a player.
Think we could really do with him at the moment too. Wonder if City still want Ronaldo?!
2x 90 minute games where he didnt score. Clearly a career over
Haaland didnt score against Dortmund either, if he plays another match and doesnt score he'll be the next on the scrap heap I guess
1 goal and 2 assists tonight.
So much better than that tap-in merchant.Goal and 2 assists tonight, really struggles against a low blocking team though, makes run's but players can't find him, works bloody hard though, people mentioned Aguero but he's definitely more Tevez like
Good goal and assists. Until De Bruyne came on and instantly put him through for his goal, Alvarez was City's best creative player playing in others. Foden, Mahrez and Gomez kept trying to work shots for themselves instead of finding the guy in the middle.
He’s far too good to be play second fiddle and be a bench warmer for city. He’s not nearly as effective on the wings as he is as a striker.
Still think he’ll leave city within a couple of years as he’ll be wasted on the bench playing a bit part role. Especially with how limited it is of quality strikers in the world.
Still think he’ll leave city within a couple of years as he’ll be wasted on the bench playing a bit part role. Especially with how limited it is of quality strikers in the world.
If he's got any sense he'll leave in the summer. He'll never replace Haaland so he's wasting valuable time.
Any player that is going to be a backup striker at City should be a starter in a top team.....that is obvious isn’t it?
We had those players for years under Fergie.
We had those players for years under Fergie.
Depends how long Haaland sticks around.
Haaland will stick around for at least 3 years. That’s still too many years for Alvarez to waste.
He’s their new Jesus. He will stick around for multiple years if he’s winning trophies and Pep is there.
2 goals in 2 starts at the World Cup. Top scorer in the competition has 3
Said when we were linked with him that we should've brought him in, another disasterclass from our scouts, he'd have been perfect in our system.
He’ll be a problem for City now, there’s no way he accepts a bench role and he isn’t shifting Haaland
I mean you can say that about any of City's attackers. More likely that higher profile players like Mahrez or Grealish will be upset when they're left out for him. He's only just gone there and his situation is a big step up from playing for River Plate. Cant see him getting a big head and demanding that he starts weekly for a few seasons. Till then just winning trophies as part of the squad will be a dream for him
Those two get plenty of game time because they don’t have the absolute best in their position in front of them. He will never keep Haaland out for an extended period of time, he’s got Barca for 40m written all over him imo
I watched him this morning and he didn't do much and got his goal because Matt Ryan totally flecked up.
Pep will give him games in the Cups and that will keep him happy.
Pep will give him games in the Cups and that will keep him happy.
My guess is he outlasts Haaland at City, who moves to Spain.
Looked good today. feck off City and how well run they are
I think he is overrated. Works a lot but lacks quality in controlling the ball and linking up.
Hes good for a middle table team and time will prove if I’m right.
Hes good for a middle table team and time will prove if I’m right.