"He needed time": Simeone praises Álvarez's progress and responds to critics
Julián Álvarez faced a challenging adaptation period after joining a new team. However, the Argentine forward has recently been showcasing impressive form. Diego Simeone commended Álvarez's development and addressed past criticism from experts.
Quote. Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised Álvarez's progress: "He needed time. Every player needs time, especially those with high expectations. Julián has been steadily improving since the beginning. He’s getting better and better at understanding how Atlético plays.
He came from a different league in Argentina and then a completely different system at City. He needed time. Atlético is a unique club, and he’s fitting into it more and more. All his qualities are incredibly valuable for our team."
Context. Atlético Madrid is currently in excellent form, having won seven consecutive matches. Julián Álvarez is also finding his rhythm, scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances for Los Colchoneros.
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