🤨 He made the right comments, Simeone backs Julián Álvarez | OneFootball

Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media ahead of the match against Getafe. The Argentine coach did not shy away from the controversy surrounding the future of Julián Álvarez.

After the striker’s ambiguous statements about his continuity following the match against Tottenham, “Cholo” sought to ease the media tension. The rojiblanco manager lamented that the media spotlight constantly shifts away from sporting matters.

According to Simeone, it seems that collective performance is always pushed into the background. “Julián made the right statements the other day, life is day by day and he’s giving us a lot,” he stated firmly to close the debate.

Simeone recalled that, after big wins against Bruges or Barcelona, the press focused on individual names like Oblak or Griezmann instead of the team. For the coach, what matters is the immediate contribution of the Argentine striker, who was key in the recent 5-2 thrashing of the English side.

The coach emphasized that the group’s commitment is undeniable, beyond individual speculation. “I told my people that we were going to compete and we are competing,” he concluded. With these words, the club seeks to shield its star ahead of a decisive stretch of the league season.

Currently, Atlético de Madrid is focused on maintaining its winning streak. The presence of Julián Álvarez remains crucial to the coaching staff’s plans, regardless of what happens in the upcoming summer transfer window.

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