Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has been in fine form for club and country this season. The player has done a great job for Cityzens despite competing with Erling Haaland for the number nine position. In a recent interview, Alvarez lavished praise on his fellow international teammate despite competing with him for the same spot on the national team. The Argentine likened the striker to Haaland, claiming both have similar goal-scoring prowess.

Despite being a natural number nine, the youngster has taken on the makeshift number ten position in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne. The player will be in action for his national side next week as Argentina face Uruguay in what is bound to be a tight affair.

Julian Alvarez compares Lautaro Martinez with Erling Haaland

In an interview, Manchester City star Julian Alvarez lavished praise on his fellow Albiceleste teammate Lautaro Martinez. Alvarez compared the Inter Milan star to Erling Haaland, comparing their goal-scoring ability.

Alvarez stated, “Lautaro is incredible, like Haaland. He scored so many goals even with Inter. Every season he is always there, in the last one he even made it to the Champions League final. I always say that playing and training with the best makes you improve, and makes you learn so many things.” (complied by FC Inter News | translated using DeepL)

The Argentine then added it’s a dream come true to play alongside these players. “It is a dream for me to be among these players. In this way, I can grow both from a football and human point of view.”

Lautaro Martinez has been in excellent form this season. The striker has been on fire for Inter Milan across all competitions. Martinez has found the back of the net 14 times in 15 games for the Italian side. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has started from where he left last season. The Manchester City star has made 17 outings so far this season, finding the back of the net 15 times.

Big game ahead of Alvarez and Martinez

The two Argentines will be in action for the national team next week as they take on Uruguay in the World Cup Qualifiers. Both Lautaro and Julian Alvarez have been in dominant form for their respective clubs and will look to translate the form to the international clash. Argentina, meanwhile, is unbeaten in the qualifiers so far, winning all their games.

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Alvarez, despite being a natural number nine, has taken well to the position of the second striker and a makeshift ten. He has 7 goals and 5 assists across all competitions for his club. Meanwhile, in their World Cup triumph, he scored 4 and registered an assist, and was one of their best players in the competition.

The team will hope that the player can be at the top of his game and shine alongside Lionel Messi. While Argentina is currently atop the table in the WC qualifiers, it will be interesting to see what happens when they clash with Uruguay.

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