Simeone: Julián’s wellbeing matters more than football | OneFootball

Simeone spoke about Julián Alvarez ahead of the derby that Atlético de Madrid will play in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup. The Argentine coach was blunt about the level of his compatriot. Simeone also talked about Barrios' replacement in the starting eleven of Atlético de Madrid for the Super Cup.

Shall we move to the Julián Alvarez zone?

"It's not worth repeating phrases, they come out naturally at every moment. Julián has shown on his own what kind of footballer he is. Words are not enough, actions matter."

Repeat the previous derby

"I always think the same, every match is different. The match at the Metropolitano will not be related to tomorrow's. Each one, with its virtues. We will have to play the match we believe in to continue in this competition."

Almada's moment with Barrios' absence

"Barrios' characteristics are not similar to Almada's, they don't compete for the same spot. Yes, there's Llorente, Conor, Johnny... We will decide tomorrow."

How do you see Sørloth?

"Since he arrived, he is in his most consistent form of play, he gives us different situations compared to other forwards. We need him with the hunger he has and his physical strength gives us patterns to attack in different ways. We need to have him as he is, the team needs Sørloth."

Have you spoken with Julián Alvarez?

"Sometimes there's no need to talk, other times you have to approach and talk about life and not football... Behind the player, there's a person and the important thing is that they are well."

What do you think about the 2034 World Cup in Arabia?

"There are people prepared to make these decisions, every time we came we were treated spectacularly. Hopefully, it will be as the people of the country expect."

Could you coach in Arabia?

"As coaches, we never close any doors."

Mental aspect for the semifinals

"The mind in life is everything, in any job it allows and helps you to give your best, it totally influences our lives."

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