At some point Julian Alvarez will go back to being the best Plan B in the Premier League. The thrillingly-talented Argentine forward has lived in the shadows at Manchester City for most of this season.
Most of Erling Haaland 's teammates live in his shadow to be fair, metaphorically and literally, but the Norwegian's enforced absence in recent weeks has allowed Alvarez time in the spotlight. It is time he was used to full effect.
They know a thing or two about Argentine forwards at the Etihad and what Sergio Aguero started, Alvarez is continuing. If it wasn't for Haaland he might well be the most exciting arrival at City for a while, but as it is he has to be patient, something which might not always be easy to accept for someone six months younger than the Norwegian goal machine.
