This morning, Alexander Sorloth returned to training with Atlético de Madrid after playing for the Norwegian national team. The Atlético forward has taken advantage of this September break to show good form and return to Spain with confidence. In fact, in the last match against Austria, he was voted the best player of the match, despite not scoring.
Alexander Sorloth has adapted very well to Simeone 's style of play during this start of the season, contributing a lot in attack. He made his debut as a goalscorer in the first matchday against Villarreal and also assisted Ángel Correa in Bilbao. In reality, the Norwegian does not have direct competition in the red-and-white team, but he hopes to become a regular starter .
Alexander Sorloth wins award
Obviously, it is not easy for any footballer to have to adapt to a new club and a new style of play. Alexander Sorloth ended up being the one chosen by Atlético de Madrid to replace Álvaro Morata and bring more quality to the attack. The Norwegian was quick to justify his incorporation, training with a goal against Villarreal and giving the decisive assist to Ángel Correa against Athletic Club in LaLiga.
However, he still cannot be said to be an undisputed starter for the Colchoneros , having been on the bench twice and started twice. Even so, he has wanted to take advantage of this international break with Norway to show a good level and continue growing. In the last Nations League match, Alexander Sorloth was voted the best player for his team, despite not having scored.
One of the qualities he has shown in his country's shirt is his power when it comes to taking off at speed. For many Real Madrid fans, he reminds them of those gallops by Diego Costa when no defender could stop him. Obviously, goals are expected from the striker, especially from one who came very, very close to winning the last Pichichi Trophy .
Starter against Valencia
Although there are still some training sessions left, everything points to Alexander Sorloth starting this Sunday when the league competition returns. Julián Alvarez played the 90 minutes with Argentina this morning and Simeone will give him a rest with the Champions League in mind. Therefore, it will be a great opportunity for the Norwegian to score again and for Simeone to show that he deserves to be the reference in attack.
The footballer is aware that Atlético de Madrid does not have a player similar to him, as the rest of the attackers have other characteristics. None of them have his height or physique, something that only Samu Omorodion could have competed with if he had stayed at the Metropolitano . The Norwegian wants to match, at least, his numbers from last season with Villarreal and be able to win titles with the colchoneros shirt.