Atlético de Madrid knew that signing Julián Alvarez would significantly enhance their squad's quality to compete for all titles. After an adaptation period, the Argentine began to show his goal-scoring instinct and has already become the top scorer this season. He has surpassed both Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth in the red-and-white team, scoring 22 goals across all competitions.
The latest to analyze his arrival at the Metropolitano was Piero Foglia, who discovered him when he was still a child, in an interview with MARCA. He analyzed various aspects, highlighting his opinion on the arrival at the colchonero team and the expectations surrounding him. Additionally, he left a message that surely stirred some emotion among fans ahead of the clash against Real Madrid.
Julián Alvarez, Perfect for Simeone
Obviously, many were struck by the fact that the world champion decided to switch from Pep Guardiola's style to Cholo's. These are two completely opposite ways of viewing soccer, although the Spider has been able to show his best version in both scenarios. Foglia spoke about this change and made it very clear what Julián Alvarez can bring to Simeone, although it is something already being seen on the field.
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"Due to his characteristics, he will give a lot to the club, he fits with their values, play style, and because Cholo also has that profile of fight and sacrifice," he said. "It's a perfect place, Julián has the same characteristics as the coach, in perseverance and in the pursuit of new goals, without giving anything up," stated the discoverer. He also wanted to avoid comparisons, explaining that "he shouldn't be compared to anyone, he should be allowed to make his own path."
With an Eye on the Champions League
Tomorrow, the red-and-white team hosts Real Madrid with high hopes to try to overturn the tie and advance to the next round of the continental tournament. On three occasions, Simeone has managed to overturn a narrow first-leg deficit, the last time against Inter Milan. Evidently, it won't be an easy challenge, as the Madrid team is the reigning European champion and one of the contenders to end up lifting the title.
The discoverer of Julián Alvarez also spoke about the hope of winning the Champions League, sending a message that surely pleased many. "At some point, it will come, for Julián, for the club, and for the coach who keeps insisting, which is very important," said Foglia. His wish is for Julián Alvarez to be able to "make the history that the institution already has even greater," something he is on the way to achieving.