Simeone confirms Alvarez absence amid Arsenal link

Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico's clash with Malaga as his future swirls with Arsenal and Barcelona links.

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What happened. Diego Simeone confirmed Julian Alvarez will not play against Malaga, citing need for more training, amid transfer speculation.

• Alvarez recently returned from World Cup duty with Argentina.
• Barcelona's approach sparked a legal dispute with Atletico.
• Simeone praised Alvarez as one of the best attacking players.

“He's one of the best attacking players... if not the best.”

— Diego Simeone

Arsenal and Barcelona monitor Alvarez's situation as Atletico's stance remains firm.

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