The player that Simeone misses at Atlético

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Atletico Madrid is going through a start of the season full of doubts in attack, and the case of Julián Álvarez is especially worrying within the dressing room and the coaching staff. The Argentine forward, expected to be the main offensive reference of the team this season, is struggling to find the path to goal, and his current statistics are starting to raise concerns.

Atletico Madrid Misses Julián Álvarez's Goals

The former River Plate and Manchester City player, whom Diego Simeone considers "the most talented piece in the attack," has already gone over a month without scoring a goal. His only goal came from a direct free-kick in Cornellà, a spark that seemed to foretell his definitive breakthrough in the rojiblanco squad. However, as pointed out by the newspaper AS, he has not scored since then, and his goal drought is becoming a burden in the forward line.

The visit to Mallorca was a true reflection of the frustration he is experiencing. He had knee problems, missed a penalty (his first miss in European competitions), and was substituted in the 62nd minute visibly upset. "It always happens to me," he was heard saying while sitting on the bench. To make matters worse, the opposing goalkeeper, Leo Román, put on a stellar performance, denying him clear chances, including a shot with a spin that seemed destined for the net.

The statistics are not in his favor either: in the first five games of the season, he has hardly created a clear opportunity, except for hitting the post against Espanyol. The expected goals data in Son Moix (1.09) are inflated by the penalty, but the reality is that his appearances in the opponent's area are becoming increasingly scarce.

Beyond the numbers, his impact has also diminished. He has provided one assist, to Pablo Barrios against Villarreal, but he felt discomfort in his knee during that same action, which kept him out against Liverpool at Anfield and affected his physical condition in Palma. His quality is evident in every touch, but he is struggling to make a significant impact, just when the team needs it the most.

The problem is not his alone. Neither Griezmann, Sorloth, nor Raspadori have taken on the role of top scorers. The Norwegian, in particular, shows a concerning lack of connection with the game and makes glaring mistakes that frustrate the coaching staff. The Frenchman, on the other hand, is also not sharp in front of goal, while the Italian is still struggling to adapt.

Atletico's immediate schedule leaves no room for error: Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano are on the horizon, matches that will demand the best from all their attackers, but especially from Julián Álvarez. The club knows that if the "Spider" regains the confidence and scoring instinct that led him to conquer the world with the Argentine National Team, the team can aspire to everything.

For now, the concern is evident: Atletico Madrid needs goals and misses those of the Argentine forward, who must step up to confirm that he can be the true offensive leader of Simeone's project.

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