The Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, scorer of Manchester City’s only goal against Liverpool in a 3-1 loss in the Community Shield final, He explained this Saturday that he is “happy” to have scored in his first official match although he wanted to “win” the match. “I’m happy to have scored my first goal at City, but it’s in the background because it was a final, and we wanted to win it and get a title. In any case, we have to keep working to make it a great season,” said the former River. to ESPN. The “Spider” Álvarez, who entered at 12 minutes of the second half, had her baptism in the net at 25 to score the partial 1-1.
The Cordovan stole the ball and traveled several meters until he took advantage of the second rebound of the Spanish goalkeeper Adrián to push it. However, his shout was stopped by an alleged offside by Foden, which after being reviewed by the VAR was annulled. Álvarez was receiving instructions from the Spanish coach, Josep Guardiola, when his goal was validated.
“Yes, I think it was on that play that I stole near the middle of the court, I got to the area, I stayed and I entered it, but I couldn’t celebrate it as I wanted because of the VAR. Just Pep was telling me some things when they validated it”said the Argentine national team player, who arrived in English football just a few weeks ago.
“Since the first day I arrived I feel comfortable, happy, all my teammates, the coaching staff and the people who work at the club treat me very well. Little by little I am learning how they handle themselves in the ‘City’ world. I try to adapt to continue growing”, considered the 22-year-old footballer.
On share the attack with the Norwegian Erling Haalandwho today did not show his best version and had little offensive weight with isolated interventions, Álvarez explained that “although we didn’t do it many times in training, I can adapt to anything and more with these great players, I can go outside, to the right and share an attack with him. We would have liked to start the season with a cup, but unfortunately it didn’t happen.”