Alvarez faces trust rebuild at Atletico after Barcelona dream

Julian Alvarez must win back Atletico fans after his preferred move to Barcelona fell through.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez will stay at Atletico Madrid until at least January, but faces boos from fans after revealing his preference for Barcelona.

• Simeone has publicly backed Alvarez, calling him the best offensive player.
• Alvarez missed the Malaga game for extra training, returned vs Villarreal.
• He was booed at the Metropolitano when his name was announced.

“one of the players, or the best player, we have offensively”

— Diego Simeone

Three away games ahead offer a chance to ease him back away from fan pressure.

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