Alarm over Julián Alvarez: he leaves training and his presence against Real Sociedad is in doubt
Julián Alvarez is once again conditioned by physical problems just when he had regained a starring role in Atlético's starting XI. The Argentine forward did not finish Saturday's session and his participation in San Sebastián remains in doubt pending medical tests.
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DLThe coaching staff's plan was to keep Julián Alvarez as a starter at Anoeta after he played 90 minutes at Anfield. That appearance had been an important step for the attacker, who had not completed a match with the Atlético since the Copa del Rey final last April.
Preparation for the clash against the Real Sociedad, however, took a turn during Saturday's training. The Argentine left the session while the team carried out one of the drills due to physical discomfort, as Mundo Deportivo reported. Medical tests will need to clarify the extent of the issue, while his availability for the next match has become more complicated.
The setback also comes at a time when Julián still had not reached his best physical form. Hours earlier, the club had also announced the injury of Barrios, adding another concern for the team.
A week that is crucial for Julián
The situation comes just before a run of important days for the forward. Julián had his return to the Metropolitano ahead of him after the minutes he played there against Villarreal and, in just four days, the schedule features matches against Osasuna and Real Madrid.
The problem also affects an attack that already has the absence of Sorloth for a month, reducing the offensive options available to Atlético.
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