Simeone backs Julián Álvarez after jeers: “We’ll get him back” | OneFootball

Atlético’s coach came to the defense of the Argentine striker after the win over Real Madrid

Atlético de Madrid enjoyed a special night at the Metropolitano after beating Real Madrid in the derby, but one of the main talking points once again was Julián Álvarez.

The Argentine forward returned to the stadium after his stay with the red-and-white side was confirmed, and he was booed before the match kicked off. The same situation was repeated when he came onto the pitch with Atlético already 2-0 up.

However, during the roughly 30 minutes he played, La Araña managed to partly change the crowd’s reaction and ended up receiving some applause.

Simeone asks for patience with Julián

After the match, Diego Simeone was asked about the fans’ reaction and came to the defense of his striker.

“The Atlético de Madrid fans are incredible. There are no words to thank them for everything I’ve experienced in my time as a player and in my time as a coach. They are incredible. And when you give what you have, people love you,” the Argentine coach explained.

Simeone acknowledged that Julián still has work to do to get back to his best, but made it clear that the club has complete confidence in his ability.

“Today Julián tried. It was difficult for him, it was difficult for him, but we’re going to get him back, because he is a decisive player for what the club needs and what the club wants. And we’re going to work accordingly with him,” he said.

Julián didn’t score, but left a positive impression

La Araña was unable to score during his return to the Metropolitano, although his performance became more positive as his minutes on the pitch went on.

The striker will now have the challenge of turning those encouraging signs into decisive performances and fully winning back the support of a fanbase that has shown a complicated relationship with him over the past few weeks.

For Simeone, the solution lies in hard work and trust in a player he considers important to Atlético’s project.

Jonathan David also delivers

The Argentine coach also took the opportunity to praise Jonathan David, who scored again in the derby after receiving an assist from Giuliano Simeone.

The Canadian is enjoying a great start with Atlético: he has three goals in his first three matches, increasing the competition in Atlético’s attack.

“Very happy with Jonathan, who scored again today. Three matches, three goals. That puts the internal competition in an important place. And we need everyone if we want to compete as far as we can,” Simeone said.

With the win over Real Madrid, Atlético gain confidence as well as more attacking options. While Jonathan David is delivering with goals, Simeone is sticking with his plan to get Julián Álvarez back to his best.

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