Diego Simeone as soon as once more addressed Julian Alvarez‘s state of affairs at Atletico Madrid on Friday, after the ahead missed his third consecutive coaching session. The Argentine’s future stays unresolved, and Simeone fielded repeated questions on it throughout his pre-match press convention.
“I perceive that each one the questions can be about Julian, however the membership was very clear about what’s going to occur. I hope to assist him from a sporting standpoint to proceed being as vital as he continues to be for us,” Simeone mentioned.
The coach tried to steer the dialog towards Sunday’s match towards Sevilla, the place Alvarez is not going to be accessible, however the questions saved coming. “I perceive the query and the follow-up, however I feel I’ve already defined my emotions. When he returns to coaching, I’ll do all the pieces attainable for him to really feel as vital as he’s at all times been,” he added.
Requested whether or not the continued saga had affected the squad, Simeone was direct in shutting down that concept. “Truthfully, no. I feel the blokes have been working very nicely since they returned, particularly the World Cup gamers, and the staff has performed good matches, whether or not towards Malaga or Villarreal, centered on what we would like, which is to have a very good match, and I don’t see this example,” he mentioned.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid reacts throughout the match towards Villarreal. (Getty Photographs)
Why Alvarez has been absent from coaching
In accordance with stories from Spanish shops, together with COPE, Julian Alvarez submitted a medical certificates to Atletico Madrid indicating he’s coping with despair, which might clarify his three consecutive absences from coaching. The membership itself has not confirmed a proper prognosis, describing his state of affairs solely as an “indisposition” whereas making its medical employees accessible to him.
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Simeone addressed the uncertainty round a possible return, saying, “Every little thing could be reversed, so long as there’s well being,” leaving the door open for Alvarez to rejoin the squad as soon as he’s prepared.
Followers demand Alvarez’s exit
The uncertainty has spilled past the dressing room, with banners showing outdoors the Metropolitano Stadium on Friday demanding Alvarez’s departure. One learn, “Wherever, however he has to go away now!” whereas one other focused membership CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin straight: “Atleti is larger than your ego.” The state of affairs stays unresolved as Atletico put together for his or her conflict with Sevilla with out the Argentine ahead.
