Simeone confirms Alvarez will miss Sevilla match amid Barcelona speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 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.
- 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
"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 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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