The Netherlands must beware of Argentina’s “quiet” assassin Julian Alvarez when they meet in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, his Manchester City team-mate Nathan Ake said.
Forward Alvarez has hit form for Argentina in Qatar, scoring in their final group game against Poland and again in their last-16 win over Australia.
- NIGERIA DAILY: Men Too Get Beaten Up In Marriages
- Abuja master plan: Minister suspends development at Katampe
The 22-year-old has also made an impact since joining City in the close season and Ake warned his Dutch teammates not to under-estimate him despite his low-key demeanour.
SPONSOR AD
“As a player, he’s very technical, very difficult to mark even in training, very sharp, good finishing, so it will be tough,” defender Ake said on Tuesday.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
