Julián is the best we've got: Simeone shuts down rumours | OneFootball

Simeone visited Giuliano at Argentina’s training camp, where he also ran into Julián Alvarez. Speaking to ESPN, the Argentine coach talked about his compatriot’s future.

HAVE YOU SEEN JULIÁN?

“I actually ran into him today when I was going to see Giuliano. We were talking about how he’s doing, how his ankle was, and how important he is to the team. He told me he was feeling very good, that he was at 100%. In the second match, even though he wasn’t quite on target, he already showed a different rhythm in his play and more intensity in his movement. Argentina is going to need him. He’s an extraordinary player, the best footballer we have at Atlético de Madrid.”

JULIÁN’S WORK AT ATLÉTICO

“The numbers speak for themselves too. He has extraordinary numbers and very good consistency. Within the team, he has brought things that are unique to a different kind of footballer. We’re very happy with his work. I can’t say anything more about him, because he has conducted himself well as a person and has always worked in the best way for the good of the team. Hopefully now, in this spell with the national team, he can show everything he is capable of.”

WHAT HAS HE BROUGHT TO ATLÉTICO?

“He has given the team an attacking class that is very hard to find in another player. I believe, without a doubt, that his work as an attacking midfielder, second striker, when he had the chance to play with Griezmann, created a good partnership. Football is about partnerships, like the one he has with Messi. He’s a player who adapts to what the team needs.”

JULIÁN ALVAREZ’S FUTURE

“Julián’s future? Above all, right now it’s about Argentina’s match. The best thing that can happen to him is to focus on that and not think about all those things that have come out, so they don’t create confusion for him. Things will be resolved the way they always have been in life.”

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