Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid, has repeatedly emphasized his unwavering dedication to Julian Alvarez, despite the ongoing and increasingly complex situation surrounding his future with the club. The situation, marked by persistent uncertainty regarding Alvarez’s potential move to Barcelona, has prompted a measured response from Simeone, who has underscored his commitment to the forward’s well-being and the team’s objectives. As Atletico Madrid has made clear, a transfer to Barcelona is not an option, with Arsenal being viewed as the most viable pathway for Alvarez’s departure.
Simeone confirmed that Alvarez will not travel with the team to Saturday’s La Liga match against Sevilla, stating that he is currently experiencing a period of health concerns, having missed his third consecutive training session on Friday. He articulated that his primary focus is to ensure Alvarez feels ‘important’ to the team, a sentiment he repeatedly emphasized. Following this declaration, Atletico Madrid issued two public statements within 24 hours reiterating their position: Alvarez will not be granted his wish to join Barca. Simeone acknowledged the considerable public scrutiny surrounding the matter, yet insisted that the club had already been ‘forceful and clear’ in establishing the situation.
Simeone further clarified that the team’s strategy centers on collective efforts to generate goals and victories. He asserted, ‘I’m still in the same position, hoping, from a sporting point of view, to be able to help him in the best way so that he continues to be the very important player he is for us.’
In response to questions about the potential for a reversal of the situation, Simeone offered a cautious perspective. He stated, ‘As long as you have your health, everything in life can be turned around.’
This week, the La Liga club released two public statements confirming their stance: Alvarez will not be granted his wish to join Barca in the coming days. The absence of two attacking players, particularly injured Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, has created a significant vulnerability for Atletico, leaving the team without two key contributors.
Simeone addressed the impact of this situation on the squad’s cohesion, stating, ‘Sorloth’s absence hurts us. He’s very important for us.’
Acknowledging the team’s focus on improving its collective performance, Simeone noted, ‘In this situation with Alvarez, it has much more impact. The boys are working very well, especially the World Cup players. The team played good matches against Malaga and Villarreal, and we are focused on playing a good match against Sevilla.’
Regarding the potential recruitment of new Defender Cristian Romero, who joined Atletico from Tottenham for 40m euros (£34.2m) this summer, Simeone stated, ‘He needs time to find his best form and we will not speed up the time to rush him, so that he feels that he is in a position to perform as well as he should.’
This situation underscores the significant importance of Alvarez to Atletico’s tactical and emotional landscape. The club’s unwavering dedication to his development remains paramount, and Simeone’s commitment to his well-being is central to the team’s overall objectives, ensuring a focused and cohesive approach to the remainder of the season.”
**Source:** Adomonline.com
**Tags:** Football, Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Barcelona, Player Uncertainty, Team Strategy
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