‘Why not?’… Pundit says he can’t believe Pep didn’t bring £14m Man City player on against Arsenal

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Published on 2024-04-02 13:00:00

Don Hutchison expressed disbelief that Pep Guardiola did not bring on Manchester City player Julian Alvarez during their recent draw against Arsenal. Despite having the opportunity to move closer to regaining the Premier League title, City could not secure a victory against the Gunners. Hutchison suggested that Alvarez, known for his goal-scoring ability, could have been a crucial player to introduce late in the game for a potential moment of magic.

Alvarez has been a key player for City this season, featuring in 42 games across all competitions with impressive statistics of 16 goals and 13 assists. Despite his impact in previous games, Guardiola chose not to utilize him in the match against Arsenal, with Alvarez remaining an unused substitute for the first time in the Premier League this season. Hutchison pointed out that the Argentine’s ability to produce moments of brilliance made it surprising that Guardiola did not turn to him during a crucial game.

With City now trailing behind Liverpool in the title race, not bringing Alvarez on against Arsenal could potentially be a decision that Guardiola regrets if his team does not win the league at the end of the season. The 23-year-old has proven his worth as a game-changer in previous matches, making it understandable why Hutchison and others believed he should have been given the chance to make an impact against Arsenal. Guardiola’s decision to leave Alvarez on the bench may have cost City the opportunity to secure a crucial victory.

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