Simeone before Sevilla-Atleti: Obviously Julián won't be there tomorrow | OneFootball

Diego Pablo Simeone spoke ahead of Sevilla-Atlético Madrid and was asked about Julián Álvarez.

Julián Álvarez

"I’m still in the same position. I hope I can help him so he can continue being the hugely important player he is for us. I’m focused on what concerns me, which is Sevilla. Obviously, Julián won’t be there tomorrow."

The forwards

"The absence of Alex [Sorloth] hurts us; he is hugely important for us. And what is happening to us with Julián affects us even more, you can see it in the team. The team is trying, collectively, to look for solutions to find situations that allow us to win matches and create scoring solutions."

The ideal striker for Cholo

"They are Julián Álvarez and Sorloth."

Distraction for the team with the Julián issue

"I don’t see that situation. We are focused on having a good match tomorrow. The Club World Cup players are already here, and they already played good minutes against Málaga and Villarreal."

The opponent

"We see the characteristics of the coach and of Sevilla. They have started strongly, they are with their people, who bring a lot of energy. We will have difficulties, but we will work as a team to solve them."

How is Cholo?

"You forgot to congratulate me on 800 matches. I’m fine. I’m in the place where I want to be. It’s already been 15 years in a place where they gave me the chance to grow as a person, as a professional, as a man... I’m grateful to the club, to the people... We brought Gabi into the coaching staff, and that gives me enthusiasm. The truth is that I’m happy and very eager to compete, which is what I like most."

The challenge of getting Julián back

"I understand the follow-up question. The moment Julián returns to training with us, we will give him everything we have always given him so that he feels the way he has felt, and because he is important for our team."

Cuti Romero

"He will be with us tomorrow. He is trying to get up to speed as quickly as possible. He is a player who needs his time to reach his best form, and I will not rush things to play him until I feel it and he feels 100%."

Can Julián’s situation be turned around?

"In life, everything can be turned around as long as we have health."

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