Simeone: "Julián Álvarez has a gift that was once possessed by Luis Suárez and David Villa"

The head coach of Madrid’s Atlético, Diego Simeone, commented on the team’s forward Julián Álvarez after his winning goal in the match of the 26th round of the Spanish championship against Athletic (1:0).

Julián Álvarez, Getty Images

"We were very happy when we learned that his transfer was confirmed. He is a different player, just like Luis Suárez was at one time; they have a gift, they are different, like it was with Villa. They make a difference.

What pleases me the most is his humility, whether he starts, comes off the bench, plays on the left or waits on the substitutes' bench. I hope all his teammates can look up to him to learn something," Simeone said, according to AS.