Simeone confirms Alvarez will miss Sevilla match amid Barcelona speculation
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:19 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Julian Alvarez will not be available for Atletico Madrid's La Liga match against Sevilla on Saturday due to health issues, marking his third consecutive missed training session. Diego Simeone expressed his commitment to ensuring Alvarez feels valued when he returns to training. Atletico Madrid remains firm on not allowing Alvarez to transfer to Barcelona, with Arsenal emerging as a potential alternative destination. The situation has drawn attention, but Simeone emphasized the squad's focus on their upcoming match despite the uncertainties surrounding Alvarez's status. Simeone confirmed the team's preparation is ongoing, particularly with the absence of injured striker Alexander Sorloth impacting their attacking options.
- •Julian Alvarez misses the match due to health issues.
- •Diego Simeone aims to support Alvarez's return to training.
- •Atletico reiterates that Alvarez will not join Barcelona.
- •Injured Alexander Sorloth also unavailable for Sevilla match.
- •Simeone remains confident in the team's preparedness despite absences.
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Simeone Vows To Make Alvarez Feel Important Again Amid Barcelona Exit Talk
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
- 12:37 PMBBC Sport — Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
"Julian Alvarez missed his third consecutive Atletico Madrid training session on Friday morning, and this time there was no disguising what it meant for the club’s preparations. The Argentina forward will not travel for Saturday’s match at Sevilla, and Diego Simeone spent his pre-match press conference doing something he rarely has to do for a…
"Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
"Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:19 AMSimeone Vows To Make Alvarez Feel Important Again Amid Barcelona Exit Talk
Julian Alvarez missed his third consecutive Atletico Madrid training session on Friday morning, and this time there was no disguising what it meant for the club’s preparations. The Argentina forward will not travel for Saturday’s match at Sevilla, and Diego Simeone spent his pre-match press conference doing something he rarely has to do for a…
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:37 PMSimeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 12:37 PMSimeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
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