Warning sign for Atlético: Álvarez leaves training early ahead of Real Sociedad clash
Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez left the team's final training session early ahead of their fourth-round La Liga match against Real Sociedad. The Argentina international felt discomfort during the session at the club's training ground in Majadahonda.
The incident occurred during the final part of training, when head coach Diego Simeone was explaining the tactical plan for the upcoming meeting at the Reale Arena. Álvarez subsequently left the pitch and did not take part in the remainder of the session.
There is currently no medical report on the condition of the 26-year-old forward. It is also unknown whether his decision was related to an injury or whether it was simply temporary discomfort. Final information should emerge after Atlético announce their squad before the team's departure for San Sebastián.
Simeone must now wait for an update on Álvarez's condition. The Argentine is one of Atlético's key players, so his potential absence would be a serious problem ahead of the match against Real Sociedad.
Jan Novak
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