Julien Alvarez He is now the only light in the darkness of Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine striker became the team’s top scorer on Thursday after the two goals scored against Vic in the Copa del Rey, with six goals to which must be added an assist, but beyond this fact lies the step forward that has been taken to the point of begin to emerge as a leader of a squad that needs players capable of taking the bull by the horns at the right time. His profession contrasts with absolute regression of the Norwegian Sorlothwho still hasn’t raised his head, and who Simeone replaced at half-time.
Much was expected of Julián and little by little the Argentinian is starting to meet expectations. He still has a long way to go to emulate the level he showed at Manchester City and the Albiceleste team, but today He is the most toned red and white striker and the only one who seems to have isolated himself from the identity crisis that the team is suffering from, and which manifested itself in the last two matches against Betis and Vic.
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Julián’s resurrection has its counterpoint in the total collapse of Norwegian power Alexander Sorloth, reported by Simeone at intermission after a disastrous first half in which they lost five of the ten duels they played against amateur defenses. Sorloth faces two decisive months for its future as it is clear that in the current figures It will be difficult for Atlético to keep him in the team in January no matter how much he paid 32 million euros to Villarreal. His case increasingly resembles that of Jackson Martínezwhose poor performance also caused his departure to the winter market, since he occupies an essential position in the team that demands a minimum performance that the Nordic giant does not provide at the moment.
Atlético scorers 24-25
- Julien Alvarez6 goals
- Griezmann4 goals
- Sorloth3 goals
- Llorente, Correa, Gallagher, 2 goals
- Lin, Koke, Giménez1 goal
