Guardiola makes Alvarez prediction after Palace victory Julian Alvarez will have a key role to play for City this season, Pep Guardiola says, after a week that has mightily impressed his new manager.
Alvarez has had to wait for his opportunities so far this season after arriving in the summer, with Erling Haaland starting every competitive game so far, scoring six goals in the process.
Alvarez scored on his debut against Liverpool, and looked dangerous in the friendly with Barcelona this week where he opened the scoring for City. READ MORE: What City did at half-time to spark Crystal Palace comeback He came off the bench for City against Crystal Palace with the Blues trailing 2-1, and was in the heart of the action as he flicked on a cross to Phil Foden to send the ball back in for Haaland to level the scores.
Alvarez then looked good on the left-wing as Foden moved inside, and Guardiola was full of praise for the Argentine after the game. Read what Guardiola had to say about Alvarez here Foden lifts the lid on life at City and training with Haaland Foden has opened up on having a better understanding with Guardiola, the impact of Haaland in their side and Mikel Arteta's influence as a coach.
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