Julian Alvarez is facing significant pressure as he has yet to score since his move to Atletico Madrid for a considerable fee.
Another Disappointing Performance from Julian Alvarez
The 0-0 draw against Espanyol this morning marked another disappointing game for Julian Alvarez. Despite his efforts, the new signing for Atletico Madrid has yet to make an impact.
The Argentine player managed only three shots on goal, with just one on target. Although Alvarez, wearing the number 19 shirt, has been diligent in collaborating with teammates and applying pressure on the opponent, his performance falls short of the expectations fans have for him.
After the first half, Julian Alvarez was substituted by coach Diego Simeone in favor of Antoine Griezmann. After 139 minutes of play for Atletico Madrid, Alvarez still has not scored or provided an assist.
Atletico Madrid paid 75 million euros plus an additional 25 million euros in add-ons to acquire Julian Alvarez. With such a price tag, fans of the red-and-white striped team are hoping that the Argentine forward will become a key goal-scorer this season and help the team achieve great results.
This high expectation has inadvertently placed heavy pressure on Julian Alvarez. The 24-year-old forward is still working hard to adapt to his new team and prove his worth.
Simeone Still Struggling to Utilize Julian Alvarez
The fact that Julian Alvarez has yet to shine is not difficult to understand. The new Atletico Madrid signing has had just over two weeks to train with his new teammates.
Moreover, coach Simeone seems to have not yet found the formula to make Julian Alvarez excel. The talent of the 24-year-old forward has been somewhat proven in the past. Alvarez can play various attacking roles, including as a central striker, a supporting forward, a winger, and even an attacking midfielder. His versatility has inadvertently left Simeone unsure of the optimal position for him. The coach is still grappling with how to help the 2022 World Cup champion shine within Atletico Madrid’s system.
In the last two matches against Girona and Espanyol, Julian Alvarez was deployed in a two-striker setup but failed to make an impact. It would not be surprising if Simeone experiments with other roles for him in upcoming matches. Only by being assigned suitable tasks can Julian Alvarez fully unleash his strengths.