Conflict brewing! Diego Simeone publicly humiliates Julián Álvarez
The tension surrounding Julián Álvarez at Atlético Madrid is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Details: After Atlético Madrid's 2-0 La Liga victory over Málaga, a reporter asked Diego Simeone about offensive chants directed at Julián Álvarez from a specific section of the Metropolitano's South Stand. According to the material provided, supporters chanted an insult at the Argentine striker near the end of the match.
The journalist asked Simeone in full: “It’s a shame that on a night like tonight… I have to ask you this, there were some isolated chants from a very specific section of the fans insulting Julián Alvarez, and I wanted your opinion.”
Simeone offered only a brief response:
“I am very respectful towards our people. That’s all.”
The Atlético head coach did not directly condemn the chants or expand further on the incident.
According to the supplied report, a section of the Metropolitano's South Stand chanted “Julián Alvarez, hijo de p*ta” at the end of the match, an offensive Spanish insult directed at the forward.
The episode comes at an especially tense moment around Álvarez. The Argentine did not play in Atlético's season-opening victory over Málaga, while his future has remained one of the main talking points around the Madrid club. It is worth noting that Álvarez has scored 49 goals in 106 appearances for Atlético Madrid, while his current contract runs until 2030.
Reminder: Depression? Julián Álvarez looks deeply upset with Atlético's actions. PHOTO
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