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Alvarez Out: Lookman Leads Attack Amidst Transfer Drama
29 Aug
Summary
- Julian Alvarez is ill and absent from training due to transfer interest.
- Ademola Lookman will lead the attack in place of injured Sørloth.
- Lee Kang-in may start for Atletico Madrid against Sevilla.
Atletico Madrid is preparing for an away match against Sevilla on August 30th (Korean time) in the third round of La Liga. The team faces significant challenges with key players absent. Striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly ill and has missed consecutive training days, coinciding with intense transfer interest from clubs like FC Barcelona and Arsenal. President Laporta has publicly expressed strong interest in signing Alvarez.
In addition to Alvarez's absence, Alexandre Sørloth is injured, leading manager Diego Simeone to utilize Ademola Lookman in a central attacking role. Giuliano Simeone is expected to partner Lookman in the forward line. This reshuffling aims to compensate for the lack of a complete attacking unit. Fortunately, new signing Cristian Romero has returned to training and may soon make his debut.
The predicted lineup suggests Lee Kang-in could start for the second consecutive game. He joined from PSG this season and scored the winning goal in his league debut. However, the team's instability has hindered his impact. Simeone acknowledged the difficulties faced by Lookman and Lee Kang-in due to these circumstances, emphasizing the need for focus against a strong Sevilla side.
