Julián Álvarez, who earned himself a starting position in the national team and was an important element in the consecration of the World Cup in Qatar, was awarded before the match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
With five minutes to go before kick-off, the former River player took to the pitch with the champion’s medal slung to his chest and received a standing ovation from the crowd, team-mates and City coaching staff.
Just 24 hours earlier, Manchester City broadcast a video of their teammates’ welcome to the youngster who had just spent Christmas at Calchín. He was not even expected to be on the concentrate list, but the world champion told Pep Guardiola he wanted to be and his name appeared on the substitutes bench.
The Citizens come off a win against Leeds at the hands of an inspired Erling Haaland and will now be looking to continue the good run. Julián Álvarez, who only joined his team-mates on Friday after spending Christmas at Calchín, is on the bench. “Julián will be back after the new year,” Guardiola anticipated. Do you give him minutes? The match is broadcast by Star+.
Source: Clarin
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