After making 200 first-team appearances for Manchester City, striker Julian Alvarez complimented Phil Foden as a “very vital” contributor to the team.
His first Premier League goal since November, the England star celebrated the occasion with a goal shortly before halftime in City’s 4-1 victory over Bournemouth. Foden has been in and out of Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup over the past month due to the performance of teammates and injuries, but Alvarez emphasized how important he is to the Blues’ arsenal.
Speaking to the club media, Alvarez stated of Foden, “He’s incredibly crucial for us.” “Getting that many appearances for City are difficult. I’m delighted for him since he is truly assisting us.
In addition to scoring one of the goals in the victory at the Vitality Stadium—his tenth of the year—Alvarez also fired the shot that resulted in Chris Mepham’s own goal late in the game.
For only the fourth occasion in the Premier League this season, the World Cup winner played the whole 90 minutes, and he was satisfied with his performance.
Quite pleased with my performance, he continued. I’m always available anytime the manager needs me, and today’s game was fantastic.
Foden aided Erling Haaland in scoring on the night, and Alvarez was happy that City was able to score four goals and earn all three points to preserve their deficit to Arsenal at two points despite having played one more game.
We need to keep accumulating points, the Argentinian remarked. I’m thrilled with my performance today and the three points I earned because this season is going to be long.
The games are coming thick and fast, so it’s on to the next one since we knew it was crucial for us to win.
Tuesday’s FA Cup game between the Blues and Bristol City will be followed by a Saturday noon Premier League matchup against Newcastle at the Etihad.