"I think strikers with Julian's characteristics always need goals, not just him," Simeone told reporters on Monday. Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone attends a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League, league phase, matchday 2, football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on October 12, 2026. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone encouraged goalless striker Julian Alvarez to keep improving ahead of the team's Champions League clash against Manchester United on Tuesday.The Premier League giants visit the Spanish capital looking to build on an opening day rout of Sabah, while Atletico lost their first league phase game at Liverpool.Former Manchester City striker Alvarez has not scored this season for Atletico in a slow start to the campaign after trying to force his way out of the club in the summer with a move to Spanish champions Barcelona."I think strikers with Julian's characteristics always need goals, not just him," Simeone told reporters on Monday."It's true that beyond his finishing, he's a team player, a player that can link very well, he can assist, and he's got many more tools than just goalscoring."Alvarez hit the post as a substitute against Alaves on Saturday as Atletico won to move second in La Liga."He had a good second half in Saturday's game...
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