"He is a player who has given us a lot since he arrived and now that he cannot give us what he wants, we are looking for the reason," Simeone said. "As long as I see that he runs, that he has intensity, as long as he behaves as he does... He's the best player we have, and his time will come at a very important time."
"Atleti could have built a comfortable lead early on if not for two big misses from Alvarez, who failed to get a shot on target or lay on a chance for a team-mate on Sunday. The Argentine leads all Atleti players for goals (11) and goal involvements (17 - six assists) in all competitions this season, but he has now gone three matches without scoring and has only hit the net once in his last seven outings."
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Anoeta by Real Sociedad after Alexander Sorloth's header was cancelled by Goncalo Guedes. Julian Alvarez missed two big early chances, failed to register a shot on target or create a chance, and has now gone three matches without scoring, with one goal in his last seven outings despite leading Atletico with 11 goals and 17 goal involvements. Diego Simeone praised Alvarez's intensity and work rate, called him the club's best player and expressed confidence that his scoring form will return at an important time. Real Sociedad outshot Atletico, won the xG battle, and Atletico fell further behind Barcelona ahead of the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia.
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