Cholo ready to send Alvarez out to start thaisiambet

thaisiambet Diego Simeone says Julian Alvarez is improving every day and is ready to start against Lille on Wednesday. thaisiambet

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed Julian Alvarez will start again for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Lille after the Argentine forward came on as a substitute in the 3-1 win over Leganes, Diario AS reported on Tuesday. ( thaisiambet )

‘Julian is improving every day, he is discovering himself more in this city, with his teammates, with the team and he is starting to show everything that makes him unique. He is the type of player who will undoubtedly do something different wherever he plays,’ Simeone said of Alvarez, who will start alongside Alexander Sørloth and Antoine Griezmann.

The Argentine coach also spoke about Griezmann, who has less burden after announcing his retirement from the French national team: ‘I believe that Griezmann has given us all his talent, skills and class. He has won trophies and helped create a style of play that has developed with his teammates and coaches. He has been a game changer for the national team until he retired recently. ‘

‘The same thing happened with us. He’s always been a very important player for us. Now he’s not playing in games that are usually very hard and we hope to continue to enjoy all his potential.’

Simeone also spoke about the challenge ahead for Lille: ‘They are playing very well, their performances show the quality they have. They have just beaten Madrid, are competing well in the league and the Champions League. They lost in Lisbon (Sporting Lisbon 0-2) but they are a good team. The characteristics of their coach promote attractive and courageous football with excellent link-up play from the back. ‘

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