Atlético de Madrid aims to make a decivise return from the international break and secure another victory against a lower-table opponent. Valencia will arrive at the Metropolitano yet so secure a win and having managed only one draw in four matches. However, the red-and-white team remains alert following their recent loss of two points against Espanyol at their own stadium in the third game.
Last season, the Colchoneros dropped a lot of points when facing teams at the bottom of the table. This problem has already happened this season and Simeone wants to avoid it happening again next Sunday against Valencia. One of the players who wants to break his bad streak is Julián Alvarez , who has not yet been able to make his debut as a rojiblanco.
Julian Alvarez, the moment of truth
The Argentine striker has quickly become an important player for Simeone , making three starts. He has made a good impression on the pitch so far, but fans want to see him score his first goal . In the first four games played, he has created several chances , although none of them ended up in the goal.
For this reason, in a month of such great demand, the red-and-white team hopes to be able to see the debut of its brand new summer signing. Valencia is not in a good moment at the Metropolitano , having lost three games and without knowing a victory this season. In addition, Simeone wants to avoid the same mistakes of last season, where theoretically inferior teams took many points from them.
Julián Alvarez wants to start being important in front of goal, having taken advantage of this international break to prove it. He scored a great goal in the victory against Chile , sending a message to all Atlético de Madrid fans. Now, the only thing missing for the world champion is to make his debut for the Colchoneros to show his full level.
Simeone does not want more obstacles
The red-and-white team is coming off a season in which it was unable to beat easy opponents , especially away from home. Teams like Cádiz , Almería , Sevilla or Valencia were able to defeat or draw with the red-and-whites and take points from them. In fact, not achieving victory against these clubs would end up causing Atlético de Madrid to be very far from fighting for the title.
This season, Simeone has already received a warning in the form of a draw against Espanyol, in a match where the Colchoneros were superior. However, despite all the chances created, the Catalan team was able to get a point at the Metropolitano. Valencia arrives in a similar situation and the Argentine coach wants to avoid stumbling over the same stone for the second time.