How Alvarez Needs to Rebuild Trust at Atletico The drama surrounding Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid has been a sideshow for too long, distracting from the real task at hand: rebuilding trust between the star forward and the club's supporters.
With three consecutive away games ahead, Diego Simeone can ease Alvarez back into the team, but the bigger challenge lies in convincing fans that his focus is firmly on Atletico.
Throughout the summer saga, Simeone has been a steady voice of support for Alvarez, emphasizing the forward's importance to his plans both as a player and person.