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Simeone: “Life is full of opportunities, and Julián has one now” as Alvarez returns to Atletico squad

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Julián Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training and was included in the squad for Saturday’s away match against Athletic Bilbao.
  • Diego Simeone said Alvarez was training well and left open the possibility that he could play.
  • Simeone described the situation as a learning opportunity after a transfer-window saga that kept Alvarez in the spotlight.

Julián Alvarez is back in Diego Simeone’s plans after a transfer-window saga that kept the Argentine forward at the center of attention. Atletico Madrid included him in the squad for Saturday’s difficult away match against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés.

Alvarez trained normally, and Simeone confirmed that he would travel with the team. The Atletico coach did not say whether the striker would start, but he made clear that Alvarez could return to action.

“Julián Alvarez will be in the squad tomorrow. He’s training well, and we expect the best from him, just as we do from all his teammates,” Simeone said.

Julián Alvarez will be in the squad tomorrow. He’s training well, and we expect the best from him, just as we do from all his teammates.

· Diego SimeoneThe Atletico Madrid coach confirmed Alvarez’s return to the squad and said he expected a strong performance.

He then framed Alvarez’s return as a chance to leave the controversy behind. “For me, life is full of opportunities. And Julián has one now. Very often, we spend our lives judging, and we should worry less about that and learn more. I hope this served as a learning experience for him.”

The message puts the focus back on football. Alvarez must now concentrate on Atletico’s upcoming commitments, beginning with the demanding trip to Bilbao.

For me, life is full of opportunities. And Julián has one now. Very often, we spend our lives judging, and we should worry less about that and learn more. I hope this served as a learning experience for him.

· Diego SimeoneSimeone described Alvarez’s return after the transfer saga as an opportunity and a learning experience.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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