The Julián Alvarez file is endless. FC Barcelona would still like to recruit the Argentine striker, but Atlético de Madrid are showing incredible inflexibility. Present this afternoon in front of the media, Madrid coach Diego Simeone also recalled that the situation had not changed, specifying however that Alvarez will not be available for tomorrow’s second day of La Liga match against Malaga.
“I still think the same way. I take care of the sporting aspect. We discuss it as we always do. On a sporting level, we need more training with him to get him in top shape. He is one of the best players, if not the best. I think that if the owner of the club has expressed himself bluntly, I believe that there is nothing else to add. It’s like when you go to court, there’s nothing else to say. We take care of the man and the player. We understand that he is not fit to play this match (against Malaga, editor’s note). I show great respect in all the situations we faced… Griezmann, Diego Costa, and today Julián. I fully respect all opinions that anyone may express”he confided at a press conference.
