Impact Alvarez made his first appearance on the bench after an ACL tear, but the game didn't break right for him to debut. He'll be the third option behind Andrea Pinamonti and Samuele Mulattieri going forward.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Milan Alvarez (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Milan.
Available for season debut Alvarez (knee) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against AC Milan.
Impact Alvarez is available for his season debut after recovering from a torn ACL. The forward is available for his season debut if called upon having scored once and provided an assist across 350 minutes a year ago.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Close but needs more time Alvarez (knee) "is a little behind but is working to be back better than ever," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.
Impact Alvarez is in the final stages of his rehab from an ACL tear, but his return is not yet imminent. He has been out since May so he's at the more optimistic end of the timetable. Andrea Pinamonti and Samuele Mulattieri will remain the top offensive options for the time being.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers major knee injury Alvarez tore the ACL in his right knee in practice, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Alvarez will soon undergo surgery and might miss the rest of 2023 given the standard timetable to recover from this type of injury. He has mostly been the third-string striker behind Andrea Pinamonti and Gregoire Defrel in his first Serie A season. He has posted one goal, one assist, 14 shots (four on target), and two key passes in 22 appearances (one start).
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench against Torino Alvarez scored a goal in a 1-0 win against Torino on Saturday.
Impact Alvarez had a good game for the visitors. The 21-year-old came as a substitute in the 86th minute and scored the team's only goal just six minutes later. It was Alvarez's maiden goal in the league campaign.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Sassuolo Alvarez has agreed to a five-year contract with Sassuolo upon joining on a permanent transfer from Penarol, the team announced.
Impact Alvarez has tallied 34 goals and ten assists in 89 appearances with Penarol. He is coming off a down the first half of the season, where he scored just once, after breaking out in 2021. He will have the full summer to get adjusted to his new surroundings. He could be in line for a major role if Sassuolo sold Gianluca Scamacca, who is in high demand.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
