Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez is reportedly in line to start their first game for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Saturday’s Group C contest against Mexico.
Alvarez started in La Albiceleste’s comfortable 5-0 friendly win over United Arab Emirates last week prior to their trip to Qatar, and he was one of four players who lasted the full 90 minutes.
However, Alvarez came on as a substitute for the final 30 minutes after Scaloni opted to begin with Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez in attack alongside captain Lionel Messi.
According to the Daily Mirror, Scaloni is set to freshen up his side for their crucial encounter against Mexico, with Alvarez in line to receive his first starts in Qatar.
However, the report adds that it remains to be seen who will drop out should Alvarez get the nod in attack.
Alvarez, the 22-year-old has understandably had to play second fiddle to Erling Braut Haaland at Man City so far this season, but his performances have not gone unnoticed when selected by Pep Guardiola, and he was recently named the club’s Etihad Player of the Month for November.
Each of Alvarez’s three international goals have come in his last four starts for Argentina, while he has also scored six goals in seven starts for Man City across the Premier League and Champions League this season.
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