😳 Cerezo blunt: We don't know what's wrong with Julián | OneFootball

The curious words of Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, have caught the attention of the red-and-white fans.

When asked about Julián Álvarez's recent goal drought, the president broke his usual protective tone with a phrase that has left fans and analysts puzzled: "He's going through a moment where we don't know what's happening to him." 

After a spectacular start to the 2025/2026 season, "The Spider" has gone several matches without scoring and, more worryingly, with a less influential presence in Diego Simeone's team. That the top representative of the club publicly admits this "lack of knowledge" about the state of their star suggests a real concern in the upper echelons of the Metropolitano that had not surfaced until now.

For many, Julián Álvarez remains the most decisive player in the squad, and there is belief in the return of his best form. Although the Argentine continues to be "off-target," at least he keeps trying again and again.

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While it is true that strikers live by streaks, Julián's emotional management will be key for Atlético not to lose pace in the title race. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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