It’s like he’s learning from Messi! World champion Álvarez converted a free kick like this, not enough to win for Manchester City

Manchester City took on Wolverhampton on Saturday afternoon and arrived as big favourites. But the match was not nearly as clear-cut as might have been expected. Not even a spectacular strike by the Argentine world champion helped the points.

An unexpected surprise took place on Saturday afternoon at Molineux Stadium. The home side Wolves welcomed Manchester City to their sanctuary and put in a superb performance, after which they can rejoice in victory.

A struggling Wolverhampton managed to challenge the still 100 percent Citizens and won 2-1. Pep Guardiola’s charges had a huge advantage in the game, but did they create many scoring chances? No, the home team’s defence allowed almost none.

Moreover, Manchester City were already trailing from the 13th minute when defender Ruben Dias sent the ball into his own net. It was a wait until the second half for an equaliser. The Argentine world champion Julián Álvarez made sure of it.

Still only twenty-three years old, the striker is a big worker, he runs a lot, but he also has great footballing qualities and he showed that against Wolves when he stood up to play a standard situation and didn’t kick with his right hand, he could be mistaken for Lionel Messi.

Álvarez sent the ball uncompromisingly into the net. It was as if he had learned from the greatest footballer in the history of the execution of standard situations.

The Argentine footballer scored his fifth competitive goal this season, and he also has four assists, all in just ten competitive matches. Great form.

But it wasn’t enough for the Citizens to get the points. Wolves struck for the second time in the 66th minute and kept the score 2-1. This is their second win of the season and only their third point gain overall, while Manchester City lost for the first time.

Source: Premier League, Twitter, Canal+ Sport CZ/SK