Simeone: «The club kept Julián away from the stand and fans» | OneFootball

Simeone analyzed Atlético de Madrid’s draw against Villarreal, marked by the boos directed at Julián Alvarez before, during, and after the match.

JULIÁN LEAVING THE PITCH ALONE

“People at the club told me that the club decided he should not go near the stands and the fans. It was the club’s decision to keep him away and separate him so he would go to the dressing room.”

ADVICE FOR JULIÁN

“I’m not in a position to give advice. I have to focus on my work, which is to give the best of myself in sporting terms. If we want to win a title, we need to stay together, have forwards, and have important forwards. Everyone has to work accordingly toward what we need.”

HOW IS JULIÁN MENTALLY?

“I’m not going to answer every question about Julián. I understand the concern, and we can talk about what happened in the match.”

WHAT DOES HE ASK OF THE FANS?

“I think I’ve been quite clear, we need to stay together. When we did that, we were able to fight for important things. We need forwards, good forwards. We have them, and we have to take care of them.”

MATCH ANALYSIS

“The team controlled the match, showed an important side defensively, working quite well despite Oblak’s saves. Against a team with important attacking players, the best counterattacking side in LaLiga, we took charge of the match that had to be played. In the second half, we grew and improved with the changes, went ahead with a brilliant goal from Pubill, and we lacked better game management in the time that remained. I’m not going to dwell on the penalties, whether they were or not, they were already given. We didn’t manage those phases of the game well and had to make an incredible effort. The boys who arrived later are at a different stage of recovery; what Giuliano did was incredible, Pubill’s as well, Grimaldo played the full 90 minutes. I like the team we have, we all need to stay together, and if we keep this up, God willing, we may win a title.”

WAS THE TEAM BETTER WITH TEN MEN?

“I don’t agree.”

WHAT DOES HE ASK FOR IN THE FINAL DAYS OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW?

“I’m happy with whatever they give me. I’m happy at Atlético, I’m deeply grateful to the people and the club. I’ve been here for 15 years. I’m not thinking about asking for anything; whatever they give me, I’ll make it work well.”

HOW HE WORKS WITH PLAYERS UP FRONT WHO AREN’T STRIKERS

“Apologizing to Lookman, because I know it’s not his place. He had to help us because Sorloth is injured and Julián is still getting into his best shape. He’s a noble lad and he worked hard, but he lacked what he enjoys most, which is dribbling, scoring, going one-on-one, and we’ll give that back to him when we have the boys up front available.”

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