Diego Simeone Criticizes FIFA Over Julián Álvarez’s Omission
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised Julián Álvarez as “one of the best forwards in the world” after the striker was unexpectedly left out of The Best FIFA Award nominees. Speaking ahead of Atlético’s LaLiga match against Levante, Simeone stressed Álvarez’s value to the team and emphasized the need to protect him.
Simeone’s Praise for Julián Álvarez
In a press conference, Simeone said:
“He’s an extremely important player — surely one of the best forwards in the world. He’s ours, we have to take care of him, and hopefully he keeps giving us what he’s been giving — which is a lot.”
Álvarez as Atlético's Key Attacker Against Levante
Álvarez, known as ‘La Araña,’ is set to once again lead Atlético’s attack in their upcoming match at the Metropolitano Stadium. Simeone cautioned about Levante’s defensive strength and speed:
“Levante defends very well, they’ve won big away matches, and they have very fast players. We’ll need to take the game where we believe we can hurt them.”
Diego Simeone highlighted both Álvarez’s crucial role and the challenge that Levante poses to Atlético’s success.
Author’s summary: Diego Simeone defends Julián Álvarez’s world-class status after FIFA snub and prepares Atlético Madrid for a tough game against defensively strong Levante.